Carter & Ralph

<p> August 17, 1925 - Carter Stanley was born in Big Spraddle Creek, VA, near
Stratton, Dickenson County, VA to Lee and Lucy Stanley.
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<p> February 25, 1927 Ralph Stanley was born in Big Spraddle Creek, Virginia, near
Stratton, Dickenson County, VA to Lee and Lucy Stanley.</p>
<p> Performed together as the Stanley Brothers
with their band, the Clinch Mountain Boys from 1946-1966.
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<p> Ralph learned to play the banjo claw-hammer style
from his mother.
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<p> Their harmonies are much admired, and many consider
Carter Stanley to be one of the greatest singers in the history of country music.
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<p> In 1992, they were inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor,
managed by the International Bluegrass Music Association.
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<p> Carter died on December 1, 1966 at age 41.</p>

Carter & Ralph Stanley