Riders in the Sky

Riders in the Sky is a Western music and comedy group which began performing 1977. They have won two Grammy Awards and have done music for major motion pictures. For most of this time, the group was a trio, Ranger Doug (Douglas B. Green), Woody Paul (Paul Christman), and Too Slim (Fred LaBour). In recent years, the group has added Joey Miskulin on accordion. They bill themselves as Ranger Doug (Idol of American Youth), Woody Paul (King of the Cowboy Fiddlers), Too Slim ("a Righteous Tater"), and Joey (the CowPolka King).

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1977 - Grammy Award

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The group is one of the hardest working musical acts. In their first 25 years, they have performed in over 4500 live performances, almost 300 national television appearances, over 200 public radio shows, 700 Grand Ole Opry appearances, three television series and more than 30 albums.

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Riders in the Sky perform authentic renditions of old classic cowboy and Western songs, as well as original works and various comedic skits and songs. Their combination of gentle parody and true respect for the genre, as well as their great skill as musicians, and clever wit is a major reason for their popularity and endurance.

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Cowboy - Western

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