Stanley Brothers
Second perhaps only to Bill Monroe in significance, the Stanley Brothers are one of the cornerstones of bluegrass. Virginian siblings Ralph and Carter Stanley started recording in 1947. Between the late '40s and mid '50s, they released some of the most influential bluegrass tracks of all time, often backed by their band the Clinch Mountain Boys. Ralph and Carter's close vocal harmonies (and Ralph's banjo playing) inspired countless musicians of subsequent generations. Carter died in 1966, but Ralph continued performing, experiencing an unexpected renaissance in the late '90s sparked by his contribution to the soundtrack for the film O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU?
Hymns of the Cross
Stanley Brothers
Gusto Records, 2008
1 CD
Ralph and Carter - The Later King Years
Stanley Brothers
Ace (UK), 2007
1 CD
Definitive Collection
Stanley Brothers
Time/Life Music, 2007
1 CD
Long Journey Home
Stanley Brothers
Rebel, 2005
1 CD
On Radio
Stanley Brothers
Rebel, 2005
1 CD
Earliest Recordings: The Complete Rich-R-Tone 78s (1947-1952)
Stanley Brothers
Rounder Records, 2005
1 CD
The Essential Masters
Stanley Brothers
Varese Sarabande (USA), 2004
1 CD
Bluegrass Salvation: I'm Ready to Go
Stanley Brothers
Good Time Records, 2004
1 CD
