Ernie Ball | |
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| Born | Roland Sherwood Ball August 30, 1930 Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Died | September 9, 2004 (aged 74) |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, musician, innovator |
| Years active | 1957–2004 |
| Spouse | Nova Gail Conley |
| Children | Sherwood Ball David Ball Sterling Ball Nova Ball |
| Parent(s) | Roland Adelbert Ball Frances Shankland |
| Relatives | Ernest Ball (grandfather) Hannah Marks (granddaughter) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Rock |
| Instruments | Guitar, bass guitar |
Ernie Ball (born Roland Sherwood Ball; August 30, 1930 – September 9, 2004)[1] was an American entrepreneur and musician who developed guitar-related products. Ball began as a club and local television musician and entrepreneur, building an international business in guitars and accessories. Ernie Ball Inc. is the eponymous corporation Ball started to market guitar accessories.