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I had some good teachers. One of the greatest teachers I've had is bluegrass music: going back and listening to Bill Monroe's music, the Stanley Brothers, Flatt & Scruggs. When I was with Ralph Stanley I learned a lot from him.

Ricky Skaggs

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Ricky Skaggs
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: July 18
Banjoist
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Lawrence County
Kentucky
Ricky Lee Skaggs
Rickie Lee Skaggs
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