2 catalog entries, grouped by year.
The New Christy Minstrels developed in 1961 when Randy Sparks expanded his earlier trio into a larger folk ensemble. The group combined vocal harmonies and instrumental performers, establishing a repertoire that included This Land Is Your Land, Green, Green and Today. Albums ranged from Ramblin' to seasonal collections. Musicians including Barry McGuire, Larry Ramos and Kenny Rogers passed through its changing lineups before developing other careers, while the group continued through successive periods of performance and recording.
The New Christy Minstrels - official foundation history
Read 1961 Sparks-trio expansion, large-ensemble identity, repertoire and named former members. Incorrect Green Green year, game-inspiration speculation, personal disputes, current ownership/lineup and sales/award totals are omitted. | Retrieved 2026-10-18
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Source year-end #99The New Christy Minstrels developed in 1961 when Randy Sparks expanded his earlier trio into a larger folk ensemble. The group combined vocal harmonies and instrumental performers, establishing a repertoire that...
View background statusThe New Christy Minstrels developed in 1961 when Randy Sparks expanded his earlier trio into a larger folk ensemble. The group combined vocal harmonies and instrumental performers, establishing a repertoire that...
View background status1960-2025. Each year contains 150 selections.