Ephemera: Ritchey Brothers & Jack Finnegan (1950s)


On the guitars are Melvin and Galen Ritchey, though I have no idea who Jack Finnegan is -- perhaps the fiddler? The original eBay post for this had said names spelled-out on the rear of the photo. Considering their recordings, it only makes sense that these Delmore-loving brothers would be playing a 6-string and a tenor guitar.
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Unknown said…
Left to right:
Jack Finnegan, Ray Bloom, Melvin Nicodemus, Galen Ritchey, Bernard Stuff.
February 9, 2018 at 8:02 PM
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February 19, 2018 at 5:52 PM
Unknown said…
Galen and Melvin were Half-Brothers, same mother, that's why they have a different last name.

Melvin's daughter wrote a book on them. This picture was inside of it with the names. That's how I knew the other guys.

Thanks for posting this, it's a great feeling seeing his music and memory live on. I only hope mine does the same.

Have a great day!
February 19, 2018 at 6:11 PM
Unknown said…
Oh, I should mention Galen is my grandfather. My mom's dad.
:)
February 19, 2018 at 6:12 PM
Connie said…
Ray Bloom was my Dad, he passed in 2004. He was very proud of his time playing with the Ritchie Brothers, he also played for Del McCoury.
September 16, 2023 at 7:25 PM
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