Ralph Towner
Ralph Towner | |
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Towner performing with Oregon in 1989 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | March 1, 1940 Chehalis, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | January 18, 2026 (aged 85) Rome, Italy |
| Genres | Jazz rock, folk rock |
| Occupations | Guitarist, arranger, bandleader, composer |
| Instruments | 12-string guitar, classical guitar, piano, synthesizer, percussion, trumpet, french horn |
| Years active | 1960–2026 |
| Label | ECM |
| Website | www |
Ralph Towner (March 1, 1940 – January 18, 2026) was an American multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, and bandleader. He played the twelve-string guitar, classical guitar, electric FRAME guitar, piano, synthesizer, percussion, trumpet, and French horn.