Lloyd Arrington Sparks, known professionally as Randy Sparks has passed away. He was an American musician, singer-songwriter, and founder of The New Christy Minstrels and The Back Porch Majority.
Randy Sparks Cause of death
Randy Sparks died on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at an assisted living facility in San Diego at the age of 90. His son, Kevin, confirmed the death to The New York Times. Sparks was living on his 168-acre ranch in Jenny Lind, CA, until a few days before his death. There was no cause of death recorded.
Randy Sparks’ obituary information
Randy Sparks was born on July 29, 1933, in Leavenworth, Kansas, and grew up in Oakland, California. He attended the University of California at Berkeley. His first musical engagement was at the Purple Onion in San Francisco.
In the late 1950s during his solo career, he released two albums on the Verve label, a self-titled album in 1958 and Walking the Low Road in 1959. The single “Walkin’ the Low Road” reached the Cashbox magazine top 60.
Randy Sparks is survived by his sons, Kevin and Cameron; daughters Melinda and Amanda; a sister, Naomi Allen; and four grandchildren.
Source: Ghanafuo.com
