Ralph Covert

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Ralph Covert
Born (1962-05-25) May 25, 1962 (age 59)
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S.[1]
OriginChicago, Illinois, U.S.
GenresRock, alternative rock, indie, children's music, kindie rock
Occupation(s)Musician, actor, singer, songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, piano
Years active1987–present
LabelsWaterdog, Minty Fresh, Disney Sound
Associated actsThe Bad Examples, Ralph's World
Websitewww.ralphcovert.com

Ralph Covert (born May 25, 1962)[2] is an American singer-songwriter, musician, 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.[3] Ralph's World was nominated for Best Musical Album for Children at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards.[4]

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.[5]

Personal life[]

Covert is married to Rita Roquitte. They have three daughters named Fiona, Jayme, and Abby, and one son named Jude.[6]

Discography[]

With The Bad Examples[]

  • Meat: the Bad Examples (1987)
  • Bad Is Beautiful (1991)
  • Kisses 50 Cents (1995)
  • Cheap Beer Night (1995)
  • 5000 Days (2001)
  • Good Examples of Bad Examples (2005)
  • Smash Records (2011)

Solo albums[]

  • Eat at Godot's (1993)
  • Adam McCarthy (1994)
  • Birthday (1997)

Children's albums[]

  • Ralph's World (2001)
  • At the Bottom of the Sea (2002)
  • Happy Lemons (2002)
  • Peggy's Pie Parlor (2003)
  • The Amazing Adventures of Kid Astro (2004)
  • Green Gorilla, Monster & Me (2005)
  • The Rhyming Circus (2008)
  • Time Machine Guitar (2017)

Filmography[]

  • Ralph's World: Say Hello (2003) – Ralph
  • Welcome to Ralph’s World (2006) - Ralph
  • Ralph's World: Time Machine Guitar (2013) – Ralph

References[]

  1. ^ "Ralph Covert Biography". Musician Guide. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Ralph Covert Biography". musicianguide.com. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
  3. ^ Bush, John. "Biography: Ralph Colvert". Allmusic. Retrieved 5 May 2010.
  4. ^ "48th Annual Grammy® Awards (2006 Grammys) Nominations Coverage | DigitalHit.com". www.digitalhit.com. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
  5. ^ "Kat Parsons Discography". Waterdog Records. Retrieved 8 February 2012.
  6. ^ "Ralph Covert Biography". www.mommynearest.com. Retrieved 18 August 2021.


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