Douglas B. Green | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Douglas Bruce Green |
Also known as | Ranger Doug |
Born | North Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | March 20, 1946
Genres | Western swing |
Occupation(s) | Composer, vocalist, author |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 1967–present |
Website | www www |
Douglas Bruce Green (born March 20, 1946), better known by his stage name Ranger Doug, is an American musician, arranger, award-winning Western music songwriter, and Grand Ole Opry member best known for his work with Western music and the group Riders in the Sky in which he plays guitar and sings lead and baritone vocals. He is also an exceptionally accomplished yodeler. With the Riders, he is billed as "Ranger Doug — The Idol of American Youth" and "Governor of the Great State of Rhythm".[1] He is also a member of The Time Jumpers.