Back in the '60s at the height of their popularity, The New Christy Minstrels were often snubbed by the folk music purists. Their very popularity-they were a fixture on Andy Williams' TV show ...

Their history goes back to 1842, when James Tyler was president and the West was still comparatively wild. Their founder, Edwin “Pops” Christy, recognized early on that folk music perfo… ...

There's almost always something new about the New Christy Minstrels. "Oh, if it was any better, we'd be the Rolling Stones," said Randy Sparks, who formed the all-acoustic folk-music ensemble 49 ...

Staff Reports During the burgeoning days of the folk music scene in the 1960s, The New Christy Minstrels were without a doubt one of the strongest leaders of the pack. During its heyday, the ensem… ...

Randy Sparks, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and founder of the folk music group the New Christy Minstrels, died Feb. 11 at an assisted-living facility in San Diego. He was 90. His son ...

The New Christy Minstrels aren't exactly new. In fact, the group that helped spread folk music to the masses in the 1960s is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

Grammy Award–winning folkies the New Christy Minstrels have released more than 20 albums in their 51 years of performing. Expect to hear tightly arranged hits l.

Randy Sparks, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and founder of the folk music group the New Christy Minstrels, died Feb. 11 at an assisted-living facility in San Diego.He was 90. His son, Kevin ...

BURLEY — The New Christy Minstrels are busier than they have ever been, and that is saying a lot. They have been recording and performing since 1961, but it’s not With decades of music ...

BURLEY — The New Christy Minstrels are busier than they have ever been, and that is saying a lot. They have been recording and performing since 1961, but it’s not ...

Grammy-winner and singer-songwriter Randy Sparks, who founded the folk music ensemble New Christy Minstrels, died on February 11 at age 90. The musician in an assisted living facility in San Diego.