Ralph Carney

Ralph Carney
Carney in 2010
Background information
Born(1956-01-23)January 23, 1956
Akron, Ohio, U.S.
DiedDecember 17, 2017(2017-12-17) (aged 61)
Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • composer
  • multi-instrumentalist
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • saxophone
  • clarinet
  • flute
  • harmonica
  • Jew's harp
Labels
Formerly of
Websiteralphcarney.bandcamp.com

Ralph Carney (January 23, 1956 – December 17, 2017) was an American multi-instrumentalist, singer and composer. While his primary instruments were various saxophones and clarinets, Carney also collected and played many instruments, often unusual or obscure ones.[1]

He is best known for his long association with Tom Waits and for his collaboration on the theme song for BoJack Horseman, along with his nephew Patrick Carney.[2]

  1. ^ "Ralph Carney Dies at 61: Saxophonist, Composer, Tom Waits Collaborator". 2.kqed.org. December 17, 2017. Retrieved December 17, 2017.
  2. ^ "The Bojack Horseman theme song was never intended to be on the show". Theverge.com. August 6, 2016.