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One of my earliest memories... I knew three full verses of the Star Spangled Banner when I was seven or eight years old. And one of the nuns discovered this phenomenon and I was actually sent around from classroom to classroom to do the whole thing.
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Birth: | 30th June, 1936 |
Death: | 10th February, 2002 |
Nationality: | American |
Profession: | Guitarist, Lyricist, Singer |
David Kenneth Ritz "Dave" Van Ronk was born in Brooklyn, New York. He was an American folk singer, songwriter and guitarist. Van Ronk's work ranged from old English ballads to blues, gospel, rock, New Orleans jazz, and swing. He was also known for performing instrumental ragtime guitar music, especially his transcription of "St. Louis Tickle" and Scott Joplin's "Maple Leaf Rag". He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers in December 1997.
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