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Jun 13, 1905African-American musician Lesley Riddle is born in Burnsville, North Carolina. He becomes an important influence on The Carter Family, joining A.P. Carter to scout for songs in the hills of Appalachia and teaching Maybelle Carter her technique on guitarJul 13, 1979African-American musician Lesley Riddle dies in Asheville, North Carolina. He was a key influence on The Carter Family, finding songs in the Southern hills with A.P. Carter and teaching Maybelle Carter her signature guitar styleJul 3, 2015A North Carolina historical marker honoring Lesley Riddle is unveiled in Burnsville, with plans to erect it along U.S. Highway 19. Riddle helped The Carter Family collect songs and learn to play them on guitar
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