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

    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

    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...

  4. variety.com › 2024 › musicRandy Sparks Dead: The New Christy Minstrels Founder Was 90 -...

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

    Feb 16, 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...

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

    Feb 17, 2024 · Randy Sparks was the founder of the New Christy Minstrels, a Grammy-winning group that was part of the 1960s folk revival. He also wrote songs with Burl Ives and appeared on several TV shows, including his own NBC series.

  8. www.legacy.com › news › celebrity-deathsRandy Sparks (1933–2024), founder of the New Christy Minstrels

    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.

  9. www.yahoo.com › entertainment › randy-sparks-founder-christyRandy Sparks, Founder of The New Christy Minstrels, Passes Away...

    Feb 19, 2024 · Randy Sparks was the founder and leader of the New Christy Minstrels, a popular folk group in the 1960s. He also co-wrote the hit song "Green, Green" and mentored stars like Steve Martin and John Denver.

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