The New Christy Minstrels

The New Christy Minstrels
Formed: 1961 in Tarzana, CA
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Genre: Folk
Styles: Folk-Pop, Folk Revival, Early Pop/Rock
Group Members: Kim Carnes, Gene Clark, Barry McGuire, Dolan Ellis, Gayle Caldwell, Thelma Camacho, Dave Ellingson, John Forsha, Kenny Rogers, Jackie Miller, ...View All
Biography: When the definitive popular history of post-World War II folk music is written, the chances are excellent that the Kingston Trio will be mentioned prominently along with Peter, Paul & Mary and that the the Brothers Four and the Highwaymen will also rate mentions. Less clear will be the fate of the New ...Read full biography
Ramblin' Featuring Green, Green
Released: 1963
Label: Columbia
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The Christys scored their biggest seller with their fourth album, which also contained their biggest hit single, Barry McGuire's "Green, Green." The album was also their artistic high-water mark. Their ...Read full review
The New Christy Minstrels in Person
Released: 1962
Label: Columbia
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This is the second long-player by the New Christy Minstrels and features another unique incarnation of the extended acoustic folk band. Although the album title indeed intimates an actual concert recording, ...Read full review
More The New Christy Minstrels albums: Main Albums (19), Compilations (12)
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