Neil LeVang | Ghost Riders In The Sky (1961)

Neil Levang was an American musician who was best known from television's The Lawrence Welk Show, playing guitar, violin, and banjo. His talents took him through a journey of hosting his own radio show and eventually landing a permanent position on The Lawrence Welk Show, where he stayed with the Welk Band until its final show in 1982.

"Ghost Riders In The Sky" is a captivating tune that showcases LeVang's incredible musicianship. As a studio musician, LeVang played on several records for artists such as Glen Campbell, Frank Zappa, Bobby Darin, Bobbi Gentry, David Clayton Thomas, Neal Hefti ("Batman Theme"), Elvis Presley, Dean Martin, Neil Diamond, and Noel Boggs.

LeVang's career spanned various television shows, including Little House on the Prairie, The Ed Sullivan Show, The Brady Bunch, The Monkees, Highway to Heaven, Green Acres, Petticoat Junction, and a host of Hanna-Barbera cartoons. He was also the featured guitarist with Naomi and Wynonna Judd on the 1985 and 1986 Academy of Country Music Association Awards television broadcast.

Neil LeVang's impact on the music industry can still be felt today. His work has been celebrated and remembered through various publications and awards. He passed away in Canyon Country, California at the age of 83, leaving behind a rich musical legacy.