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1999 - Tommy Ridgley (Thomas Herman Ridgley), a Rhythm & Blues singer and native of New Orleans, Louisiana died on this day at the age of 73. He started in the church choir, but his recording break came in 1949 with the release of "Shrewsbury Blues," and "Early Dawn Boogie," on Imperial Records with Dave Bartholomew's band. He was in the business for 50 years most notable as Tommy Ridgley and The Untouchables. |