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Ralph Stanley (left) and his brother Carter (right) appearing as the Stanley Brothers.
Ralph Stanley (left) and his brother Carter (right) appearing as the Stanley Brothers.

Stanley Brothers

American bluegrass duo
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Stanley Brothers, American bluegrass duo. The duo consisted of Ralph (Edmund) Stanley (b. February 25, 1927, Stratton, Virginia, U.S.—d. June 23, 2016, Sandy Ridge, Virginia) on banjo and Carter (Glen) Stanley (b. August 27, 1925, McClure, Virginia—d. December 1, 1966, Bristol, Virginia) on lead guitar. The brothers rose to fame performing traditional religious songs in an Appalachian bluegrass style marked by tight, high-pitched harmonies and strongly influenced by Bill Monroe. With their band, the Clinch...

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