Ralph Covert
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Ralph Covert | |
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| Born | May 25, 1962 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock, alternative rock, indie, children's music, kindie rock |
| Occupations | Musician, actor, singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano, harmonica |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Labels | Waterdog, Minty Fresh, Disney Sound |
| Website | www |
Ralph Covert is an American musician, singer, songwriter, performer, producer, playwright, actor, educator, and record company executive. He is the lead singer of children's music group Ralph's World and lead singer of the Chicago based indie-rock band The Bad Examples.[1] Ralph's World was nominated for Best Musical Album for Children at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards.[2]
Among his many songs, he has a writing credit for the song "Not Dead Yet", featured on the Styx album Edge of the Century, released in 1990.[citation needed]
Along with G. Riley Mills, he wrote Sawdust And Spangles and Streeterville, both earning Joseph Jefferson Awards for Best New Work.[citation needed] The pair also collaborated on The Flower Thieves and A Nutcracker Christmas.
He has also worked as a record producer. His production credits include Framing Caroline by Los Angeles based singer-songwriter Kat Parsons, released in 1999.[3]
Ralph has one daughter and a son.[4]
