Non better, non better. This is all real. They loved the music. Was not all about the money and recognition :) Talked with Ralph many times over the years, he was always so kind and talk to you like he cared about you. When I was about 10 years old, he was sitting way back from the stage listening. The location was Lost Acres Bluegrass Festival. I had my banjo and asked him to sign the head. He gladly did, it says Keep Picking Ralph Stanley. I still have this and is one of my best memories of Ralph. I am currently 57 years old. Miss this man and his distinctive sound. I am still playing and try my best to keep the Stanley sound alive today. Rest in Peace my friends, rest in peace :)
To join the Clinch Mountain Boys you had to be super good, you couldn't be just good, you had to be next level or it just wasn't going to work out. So all these musicians you're seeing with Ralph are Just exceptional and legends like Cooke and Curly and the boys.
Non better, non better. This is all real. They loved the music. Was not all about the money and recognition :) Talked with Ralph many times over the years, he was always so kind and talk to you like he cared about you. When I was about 10 years old, he was sitting way back from the stage listening. The location was Lost Acres Bluegrass Festival. I had my banjo and asked him to sign the head. He gladly did, it says Keep Picking Ralph Stanley. I still have this and is one of my best memories of Ralph. I am currently 57 years old. Miss this man and his distinctive sound. I am still playing and try my best to keep the Stanley sound alive today. Rest in Peace my friends, rest in peace :)
To join the Clinch Mountain Boys you had to be super good, you couldn't be just good, you had to be next level or it just wasn't going to work out. So all these musicians you're seeing with Ralph are Just exceptional and legends like Cooke and Curly and the boys.
Mandolin: the late Ernie Thacker
10 year old on guitar: Ralph 2.
Jack Cooke was a legend, he had lost a lot of weight at this juncture in his career...... The Mayor
The best of best dr Stanley 😊😊😊
Great show.
Hey we picked with and your dad at SPBGMA this year and I was just wondering how yall are doing! This is CB and Jacob
Keith was great, we all know. But, Sammy's voice had the authentic Stanley vibe, sound and true connection to Ralph high sound
Who is that on the guitar next to Curly Ray Cline?
Junior Blankenship