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Dave Van Ronk

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 instrument…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
June 30th, 1936
Died
February 10th, 2002
Genres
Labels
Smithsonian Folkways
Fantasy
Prestige
Philo
Mercury Records
Last updated: June 14th, 2021·MusicBrainz

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