Randy Atcher

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Randall Ignatius Atcher (December 7, 1918 – October 9, 2002) was an American radio and television personality. Atcher was born in Tip Top, Kentucky. By the age of 15 he was an accomplished and favorite entertainer. Atcher played guitar, mandolin, banjo, double bass and harmonica and was often heard with his musical "Atcher Family" on WHAS AM radio in Louisville. By the 1950s, Atcher was a popular entertainer in Louisville, performing (and starring) on over 22 programs a week. Atcher died on October 9, 2002, in Louisville.

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1. date of death: 2002-10-09 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. date of death: 2002-10-09 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

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