Ralph Carney

Ralph Carney
Carney in 2010
Background information
Born(1956-01-23)January 23, 1956
Akron, Ohio, U.S.
DiedDecember 17, 2017(2017-12-17) (aged 61)
Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • composer
  • multi-instrumentalist
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • saxophone
  • clarinet
  • flute
  • harmonica
  • Jew's harp
Labels
Formerly of
Websiteralphcarney.bandcamp.com

Ralph Carney (January 23, 1956 December 17, 2017) was an American multi-instrumentalist, singer and composer. While his primary instruments were various saxophones and clarinets, Carney also collected and played many instruments, often unusual or obscure ones.

He is best known for his long association with Tom Waits and for his collaboration on the theme song for BoJack Horseman, along with his nephew Patrick Carney.