Douglas B. Green

Douglas B. Green
Green performing at the Poncan Theater in 2008
Green performing at the Poncan Theater in 2008
Background information
Birth nameDouglas Bruce Green
Also known asRanger Doug
Born (1946-03-20) March 20, 1946 (age 78)
North Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
GenresWestern swing
Occupation(s)Composer, vocalist, author
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1967–present
Websitewww.ridersinthesky.com
www.thetimejumpers.com

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.

  1. ^ Riders in the Sky website Accessed July 16, 2008.