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Jan 1, 1950Steve Ripley is born in Boise, Idaho. He becomes the lead singer for The Tractors, a raw amalgam of country, R&B and roots rock that defies a country tradition in 1994, achieving a gold album without ever having played a full concertNov 18, 2016Funeral services are held for Leon Russell at the Victory Baptist Church in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. Steve Ripley, formerly of The Tractors, is a pallbearer. Honorary pallbearers include Elton John, Sam Bush, John Cowan, Mike Lawler, T. Graham Brown, Jim Halsey and Willie NelsonJan 3, 2019Steve Ripley dies of cancer at his home in Pawnee, Oklahoma. A former studio owner, he was the lead singer for The Tractors, who earned a 1994 country hit with the hybrid sound of "Baby Likes To Rock It"
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