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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Randy_SparksRandy Sparks - Wikipedia

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   Lloyd Arrington Sparks (July 29, 1933 – February 11, 2024), known professionally as Randy Sparks, was an American musician, singer-songwriter, and founder of The New Christy Minstrels and The Back Porch Majority.

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3. www.nytimes.com › 2024/02/17 › artsRandy Sparks, Founder of the New Christy Minstrels, Dies at 90

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   Feb 17, 2024 · Randy Sparks, a creative impresario whose musical ensemble, the New Christy Minstrels, helped to jump-start the folk revival of the early 1960s and launched the careers of performers like John...

4. variety.com › 2024 › musicRandy Sparks, New Christy Minstrels Founder, Dies at 90 - Variety

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   Feb 17, 2024 · Randy Sparks was a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and founder of the folk group the New Christy Minstrels, which had hits like “Green, Green” and “Today.” He also wrote for other artists and collaborated with Burl Ives and Steve Martin.

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     (New Christy Minstrels Live) Burl Ives In Concert with Randy Sparks (& Friends) "Today"

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6. www.newchristyminstrels.com › the-storyTHE STORY | The New Christy Minstrels

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   The New Christy Minstrels are an American folk music supergroup formed by singer-songwriter Randy Sparks in 1961, expanding The Randy Sparks Trio formed the year prior with Jackie Miller and Nick Woods.

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7. www.legacy.com › news › celebrity-deathsRandy Sparks obituary: founder of the New Christy Minstrels ...

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   Feb 20, 2024 · Randy Sparks was a singer-songwriter who formed the New Christy Minstrels, a group that was part of the 1960s folk revival and won a Grammy for their debut album. He also wrote songs for film and TV, and mentored young talents like Steve Martin and Gene Clark.

8. deadline.com › 2024 › 02Randy Sparks Dies: Grammy-Winning Founder Of The New Christy ...

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   Feb 17, 2024 · Randy Sparks, whose group the New Christy Minstrels was a huge part of the folk revival of the early 1960s, died February 11 at an assisted-living facility in San Diego. He was 90. His son,...

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   Who was Randy Sparks?

   • Randy Sparks, a creative impresario whose musical ensemble, the New Christy Minstrels, helped to jump-start the folk revival of the early 1960s and launched the careers of performers like John Denver, Steve Martin and Kenny Rogers, died on Sunday at an assisted-living facility in San Diego. He was 90. His son Kevin confirmed the death. Mr.

   Randy Sparks, Founder of the New Christy Minstrels, Dies at 90

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   Is Randy Sparks dead or still alive?

   • Randy Sparks was a singer-songwriter who founded the New Christy Minstrels, a group that was part of the 1960s folk revival, and whose Grammy Award-winning debut was on the charts for two years. Died: February 11, 2024 ( Who else died on February 11? Details of death: Died in San Diego at the age of 90.

   Randy Sparks (1933–2024), founder of the New Christy Minstrels

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   How many children does Randy Sparks have?

   • Sparks is survived by his sons Kevin and Cameron, daughters Melinda and Amanda, sister Naomi Allen, and four grandchildren. Randy Sparks, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and founder of The New Christy Minstrels has died at the age of 90.

   Randy Sparks, New Christy Minstrels Founder, Dies at 90 - Variety

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   When did Randy Sparks start a band?

   • He formed his first band, the Randy Sparks Three, in 1960, but it was his second, the New Christy Minstrels, formed in 1961, that made a big splash. Wanting a richer, fuller sound that he felt would be more authentic to the campfire spirit, Sparks assembled an ensemble of singers to provide accompaniment and harmonies.

   Randy Sparks (1933–2024), founder of the New Christy Minstrels

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10. www.washingtonpost.com › obituaries › 2024/02/16Randy Sparks, who gave folk music a big choral sound, dies at 90

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    Feb 16, 2024 · 8 min. Randy Sparks, a folk music maestro who crafted choral odes, ballads and ditties of droll wit such as “Saturday Night in Toledo, Ohio” during the 1960s folk revival and who nurtured a...