Lesley Riddle

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Born
13 June 1905
Born In
Yancey County, North Carolina, United States
Died
13 July 1979 (aged 74)
Lesley "Esley" Riddle (June 13, 1905 - July 13, 1980) was an African-American musician whose influence on the Carter Family helped to shape country music. Riddle was born in Burnsville, North Carolina. He grew up with his paternal grandparents near Kingsport, Tennessee, not far from the Virginia border. While working as a young man at a cement plant, he tripped on an auger. The resulting injury entailed the amputation of his right leg at the knee. While he recovered, he took up the guitar, developing an innovative picking and slide technique. Soon, he was collaborating wit… read more
Lesley "Esley" Riddle (June 13, 1905 - July 13, 1980) was an African-American musician whose influence on the Carter Family helped to shape country music. Riddle was born in Burnsville, North Carolina. He grew up with his paternal grandparents near Kingsport, Tennessee, not far from… read more
Lesley "Esley" Riddle (June 13, 1905 - July 13, 1980) was an African-American musician whose influence on the Carter Family helped to shape country music. Riddle was born in Burnsville, North Carolina. He grew up with his paternal grandparents near Kingsport, Tennessee, not far from the Virginia border. While working as a young man at a cement plant, he… read more

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  1. 294 listeners

    9 May 2019 · 14 tracks

    Step By Step - Lesley Riddle Meets the Carter Family: Blues, Country, and Sacred Songs
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  2. 247 listeners

    1993 · 14 tracks

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  3. 66 listeners

    1 Jan 1993 · 14 tracks

    Step By Step -- Lesley Riddle Meets the Carter Family: Blues, Country, and Sacred Songs
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    1993 · 14 tracks

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