Ralph Stanley II

The scion of one of the foremost families in bluegrass, Ralph Stanley II began his career in music in the shadow of his father, the iconic banjo player and vocalist Dr. Ralph Stanley. After launching a solo career and assuming leadership of his father's group the Clinch Mountain Boys, he matured into an artist well respected in his own right. A gifted guitarist, "Two," as he is known to family and close friends, has a voice that is mellow, warmer, and deeper compared to that of his father, but his dedication to traditional bluegrass is firm, and the occasional modern touches h...