Bluegrass great Ronnie Bowman dies at 64 after motorcycle accident
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Musician, singer, and songwriter Ronnie Bowman has died following a motorcycle accident a little over 20 miles away from Nashville.
The bluegrass world is mourning the loss of one of its greats.
Ronnie Bowman died Sunday, March 22, after being seriously injured in a motorcycle accident a little over 20 miles northeast of Nashville, his wife Garnet confirmed in an email to USA TODAY Monday. He was 64.
"We are in complete shock & utterly devastated to confirm that our beloved Ronnie passed away yesterday, Sunday, March 22 due to complications from a tragic motorcycle accident on Saturday, March 21," she said in a provided statement. "Ronnie was beloved by so many in our music community, whom he loved so dearly... and we are beyond grateful for all of the love & outpouring toward us already."
"Right now, as we process, we just covet your prayers. We have no words at this time, but thank you and graciously request that you honor our privacy while we try to put our heads around this and grieve," the statement continued.
The renowned singer-songwriter began playing music at the age of three. According to his official website, he performed in a family band playing at churches in his native North Carolina and Virginia.
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