Ernie Thacker
Musician · 1971–2018
Best known for
Mandolin
Ernie Thacker was an American bluegrass singer and guitarist, known for his work with Ralph Stanley's Clinch Mountain Boys and his own band, Route 23.
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- Joined Ralph Stanley's Clinch Mountain Boys on mandolin at age sixteen in 1988, rejoined in 1989, and became the band's lead singer and guitarist in 1990.
- Formed his own band, Route 23, in 1997.
- Recorded the albums “Tennessee Blues” and “Chill of Lonesome.”
- Was paralyzed and lost a leg in an automobile accident in 2006 but continued to record and perform.
- Died in 2018.
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Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain BoysPlayed on recordings with Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys
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Dave Evans and River BendPlayed on recordings with Dave Evans and River Bend
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Lost and FoundPlayed on recordings with Lost and Found
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America’s Bluegrass BandPlayed on recording with America’s Bluegrass Band
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Dave EvansPlayed on recording with Dave Evans
