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Burnsville man behind famous country songs
Lesley Riddle is the forgotten man behind the famous Carter family's musical success. Riddle was a black man from Yancey County who had the uncanny ability to remember tunes. He partnered with A.P. Carter, whose family made the songs famous while Riddle faded into the shadows.
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Lesley Riddle is the forgotten man behind the famous Carter family's musical success. Riddle was a black man from Yancey County who had the uncanny ability to remember tunes. He partnered with A.P. Carter, whose family made the songs famous while Riddle faded into the shadows.
Posted 2013-09-24T18:29:20-0400 - Updated 2013-09-24T18:29:20-0400
