Tommy Ridgley

Tommy Ridgley
Born: Oct 30, 1925 in New Orleans, LA
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Died: Aug 11, 1999
Genre: Blues
Styles: New Orleans Blues, New Orleans R&B, Early R&B, Modern Electric Blues, Dixieland
Biography: Tommy Ridgley was on the Crescent City R&B scene when it first caught fire, and he remained a proud part of that same scene until his death in 1999. That was a lot of years behind a microphone, but Ridgley never sounded the slightest bit tired; his 1995 Black Top album Since the Blues Began rated as ...Read full biography
Since the Blues Began
Released: 1995
Label: Black Top
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The veteran New Orleans singer remains a contemporary force to be reckoned with. Guitarist Snooks Eaglin, bassist George Porter, Jr., and saxist Kaz Kazanoff help Ridgley out on what's easily his finest ...Read full review
How Long
Released: 1999
Label: Sound of New Orleans
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More Tommy Ridgley albums: Main Albums (3), Compilations (3)
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