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- Added several releases to the Universal Artists discography as part of the Humming Bees post. - Added a discography on the Gene Mooney post.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Tommy Riddle dies

Country music singer Tommy Riddle died on January 15, 2010, in his home. He was 82 years old. Riddle was a Virginia based country musician and member of the Virginia Country Music Association and received the Pioneer Award for his contributions to Virginia's country music scene. During the 1950s, he was a member of the Tidewater Jamboree that aired over WAVY and recorded for such labels as Harvest, Starday, Train, Bright Star and a bunch of others. In addition to the Pioneer Award, Riddle was also a member of America's Old-Time Country Music Hall of Fame.

Read more about Riddle at hillbilly-music.com.

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