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Eric "Ricky" McKinnie
American gospel singer
Eric "Ricky" McKinnie (born July 12, 1952) is a blind American gospel singer,[1] drummer,[2] radio show host, recording studio owner, stage actor, and songwriter, best known for performing with the Blind Boys of Alabama, a gospel group that has won six Grammy Awards and received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy. McKinnie also serves as road business manager for the group.[3][4] McKinnie has performed with a variety of gospel acts, including the Gospel Keynotes and his own group, the Ricky McKinnie Singers.[5]