Ray Goins

Ray Goins (January 3, 1936[1] – July 2, 2007) was an American bluegrass banjoist.

Born in Bramwell, West Virginia, he was – during a 50-year career – member of the Lonesome Pine Fiddlers and Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys, before finally forming the Goins Brothers with his older brother, Melvin.

Ray Goins had a heart attack in 1994 and semi retired from playing professionally in 1997. He still played shows occasionally with Melvin & Windy Mountain after he semi retired

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