Mary Ramsey

Mary Ramsey Biography

Mary Ramsey is one of the most popular and richest Singer who was born on December 24, 1963 in Washington, D.C., United States. As of June 1, 2023, Mike has a net worth approximately $5 Million.

Mary Ramsey (born December 24, 1963), a resident of Buffalo, New York, is a member of folk rock duo John & Mary and lead singer and violinist for the American alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs. Ramsey has also worked with other well-known artists such as Jackson Browne, Goo Goo Dolls, Billy Bragg, Warren Zevon, Alex Chilton and Ani DiFranco.

Ramsey returned to the Maniacs as lead singer and songwriter in 1995 after Natalie Merchant’s departure, along with Lombardo. The duo released two albums with the Maniacs, 1997’s Love Among the Ruins, which contained a cover of the Roxy Music song “More Than This” that became a top 40 hit on the U.S. charts, and The Earth Pressed Flat in 1999. While with 10,000 Maniacs, Ramsey toured throughout the U.S. and in Brazil, Puerto Rico, Panama, England, Portugal, Germany, the Netherlands and Austria. The band also played USO shows in Kuwait and Bahrain. One of the highlights of her career was a performance at the inaugural ball for Bill Clinton’s second term as president. In 2002, after leaving the Maniacs following the death of guitarist Rob Buck, John & Mary released The Pinwheel Galaxy (2003). With their current band, the Valkyries, they released Peace Bridge (2007).

Ramsey was rehired by 10,000 Maniacs as a viola player and backing vocalist for the 2006 shows with Oskar Saville and returned to the lead vocalist spot after the departure of Saville in 2007. She continued as lead vocalist through 2011 during which she performed on a 30-city 30th anniversary tour as well as a new EP Triangles (2011) and their albums Music from the Motion Picture (2013), Twice Told Tales (2015) and Playing Favorites (2016).