Ernie Ball
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This article is about the person. For the company, see Ernie Ball Inc.
Ernie Ball (born Roland Sherwood Ball; August 30, 1930 – September 9, 2004)[1] was an American entrepreneur and musician who developed guitar-related products. Ball began as a club and local television musician and entrepreneur, building an international business in guitars and accessories. Ernie Ball Inc. is the eponymous corporation Ball started to market guitar accessories.
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Ernie Ball | |
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Born | Roland Sherwood Ball (1930-08-30)August 30, 1930 Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
Died | September 9, 2004(2004-09-09) (aged 74) |
Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, musician, innovator |
Years active | 1957-2004 |
Spouse | Nova Gail Conley |
Children | Sherwood Ball David Ball Sterling Ball Nova Ball |
Parent(s) | Roland Adelbert Ball Frances Shankland |
Relatives | Ernest Ball (grandfather) Hannah Marks (granddaughter) |
Musical career | |
Genres | Rock |
Instruments | Guitar, bass guitar |
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