could not afford time away from his farm. Similarly, Ira could no longer afford to pay for an employee to cover his absences from work. Their recording career ended, though Charlie continued to play locally, `often accompanied by two of his sons, Robert Clifton Stripling and Lee Edwin Stripling. After his sons left during World War II, Charlie Stripling formed a band that played for large dances in the region. His health began to fail in the 1950s, and he died in 1966, aged 69. Ira Stripling died the following year, aged 68. In 1971, a collection of the Stripling Brothers' recordings was issued by County Records. The duo's complete recorded works were issued by Document Records in 1997. References External links Interview with the Stripling Brothers at Country Music Hall of Fame Country music duos Vocalion Records artists Decca Records artists American musical duos Country music groups from Alabama