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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.
17 de feb. de 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...
17 de feb. de 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.
16 de feb. de 2024 · 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 host of...
20 de feb. de 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.
17 de feb. de 2024 · Randy Sparks, who led the folk ensemble New Christy Minstrels, passed away on February 11 in San Diego. He was a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter who wrote and performed hits such as "Green, Green" and "Today".
Randy Sparks is a singer-songwriter who created The New Christy Minstrels, a folk music supergroup, in 1961. He has worked with many famous artists, won a Grammy Award, and shared his reflections on his life and career.
