Red Dirt Rangers

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Red dirt music has become increasingly popular over the last few years and nobody plays it better than the Red Dirt Rangers. The band consists of three members: Bradley Piccolo, John Cooper and Ben Han. Piccolo plays rhythm guitar and contributes vocals. Brad received a guitar at the age of 15 and realized his dream to play music. After graduating from Oklahoma State University and moving to Austin, TX, he returned to Stillwater to join the Rangers. Cooper plays the mandolin and sings. One of Cooper's most amazing achievements so far is living at the semi-legendary "farm" in Stillwater and surviving to tell the tale. Han plays lead guitar and contributes vocals. Ben started playing a Congress guitar at the age of 13. He came to the United States in 1982 and moved to Oklahoma in 1983. "A living and vibrant snapshot of what Red Dirt music is all about - its past, its present and its future," says John Wooly, writer, Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame member.

All photos © 2009 by Don Shorock