Riders In The Sky

Founded in the 1980s, the comic music group Riders in the Sky still remain influent in American entertainment, their great artistic contribution being recognized by the granting of two Grammies for the performance in animation films. Initially, Riders in the Sky had only three members, Tom Slim (Fred LaBour, Woody Paul (Paul Woodrow Chrisman) and Ranger Doug (Douglas Green). Joey Miskulin known as Joey the Cowpolka King joined the group to play the accordion in the 90s. The Riders in the Sky put great energy in their performances over the years, and their impact on the public has not diminished, on the contrary, respect and popularity just added up to their fame.

Riders In The Sky

The Riders in the Sky stand out not only by their artistic skills but also by the superior education level of the group members: Ranger Doug has a Master degree in literature, Too Slim in Wildlife Management and Woody Paul a PhD in theoretical plasma Physics. If that is not an impressive array of diplomas, then what is?That really is great academic education! Even so, Riders in the Sky built personal professional lives not many other groups can boast with; in their twenty-five years of activity in entertainment, they have taken part to more than 300 television shows, 5,200 live performances, 200 radio acts and marked more than 700 Grand Ole Opry participations, not to mention the making of the three TV series in which they appeared. Add thirty albums to the list and you get the summary of a lifetime dedicated to art.

Other activities of Riders in the Sky include the appearance in CBS morning shows on Saturdays from 1991 to 1992 as well as many Christmas events organized for television purposes. As for their music, Riders in the Sky remain authentic and faithful to the cowboy and Western songs they perform. On different occasions they have crossed the line between music and comedy, getting into parody representations of great quality. The old American spirit is addressed with respect and wit, according to the values consecrated by tradition.

Riders In The Sky

The tours and general agenda of the Riders in the Sky are posted on the web page of the group for fans to consult. You can also have a look over the group’s biography and check with their awesome hall of fame. For years in a raw, Riders in the Sky received the title of Group of the Year, while also being awarded for albums on a variety of occasions too. These being said, it is explainable why Billboard magazine considers them a major event in the history of American music.