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Wade RayWade Ray Wade Ray Musical artist Wade Ray (April 13, 1913 in Evansville, Indiana – November 11, 1998 in Sparta, IL) was an American Western Swing fiddler and vocalist.[1] His bands, the Wade Ray Five, Wade Ray And His Ozark Mountain Boys, etc., included musicians such as Kenneth Carllile and Curly Chalker. He retired to Sparta, Illinois in 1979 where he died in 1998.[1] Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Wade Ray Wade Ray on the Cover of Idaho Red album Background information Birth name Lyman Wade Ray Born (1913-04-13)April 13, 1913 Griffin, Indiana U.S. Died November 11, 1998(1998-11-11) (aged 85) Sparta, IL, U.S. Genres Western Swing Instrument(s) Vocals, fiddle Close Discography Singles "Are You Fer It?" B "Walk… (Source: Wikipedia)
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