Clarence Ashley
American musician (1895–1967)
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Summary
Clarence Ashley was born on September 29, 1895[1], in Bristol[2]. He died on June 2, 1967[3], in Winston-Salem[4]. He worked as a banjoist[5], singer[6], and musician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (450 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Ashley Cemetery[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Genre: traditional folk music[12]
- Record label: Gennett[13]
- Commons category: Clarence Ashley[14]
- Family name: Ashley[15]
- Given name: Clarence[16], Earl[17]
- Official website: http://www.clarenceashley.com[18]
- Instrument: banjo[19], guitar[20]
- Start of work period: 1928[21]
- P14750: FD9E-43EB-2C09-B427-A9B6[22]
Why It Matters
Clarence Ashley has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
FAQs
Where was Clarence Ashley born?
Clarence Ashley's place of birth was Bristol[2].
Where did Clarence Ashley die?
Clarence Ashley died in Winston-Salem[4].
What did Clarence Ashley do for work?
Clarence Ashley worked as a banjoist[5], singer[6], and musician[7].