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Bluegrass Music Legend Dr. Ralph Stanley Passes At Age 89

Last Updated on June 23, 2016 9:21 pm

One of the bluegrass music pioneers has passed away on Thursday night. According to a tweet from Nathan Stanley:Screen Shot 06-23-16 at 09.42 PM

Dr. Ralph Stanley and Doc Watson, a Watauga County native, were instrumental in expanding the reach of both bluegrass and acoustic music worldwide.

Video of Ralph Stanley and Doc Watson at MerleFest 08

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