- Born
- 1936
Brooklyn - Died
- 20 February 2002
Manhattan - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1959–
- Record labels
- Folkways Records, Fast Folk
- Discography
- 41 albums
Biography
Dave Van Ronk was a jazz musician who played piano, guitar and voice. Dave Van Ronk was born in 1936 in Brooklyn and died on 20 February 2002 in Manhattan. The music is usually filed under blues, folk music and ragtime. Record labels: Folkways Records and Fast Folk. The discography here lists 41 albums, from “Black Mountain Blues” (1959) to “Live At Sir George Williams University” (2018). Honours include American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (1997) and World Folk Music Association (2004).
David Kenneth Ritz Van Ronk (June 30, 1936 – February 10, 2002) was an American folk singer. An important figure in the American folk music revival and New York City's Greenwich Village scene in the 1960s, he was nicknamed the "Mayor of MacDougal Street". 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". Van Ronk was a widely admired avuncular figure in the Village, presiding over the coffeehouse folk culture and acting as a friend to many up-and-coming artists by inspiring, assisting, and promoting them. Folk performers he befriended include Jim and Jean, Bob Dylan, Tom Paxton, Patrick Sky, Phil Ochs, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, and Joni Mitchell.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Awards
- 1997 American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
- 2004 World Folk Music Association
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Dave Van Ronk play?
Dave Van Ronk is known for playing piano, guitar and voice.
When and where was Dave Van Ronk born?
Dave Van Ronk was born 1936 in Brooklyn.
What are Dave Van Ronk's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Black Mountain Blues (1959), Dave Van Ronk Sings (1961), Folksinger (1962), In the Tradition (1963) and Inside Dave Van Ronk (1964).
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