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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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
Feb 19, 2024 · American musician Randy Sparks, best known as the founder and driving force behind the beloved New Christy Minstrels, passed away at the age of 90 on February 11 in San Diego.
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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.
