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Don Richardson

Don Richardson (1878–1953) was an American fiddler who may have made the first country music recording in 1914, eight years before the first generally recognised country recording was made in 1922.

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Don Richardson

Name
Don Richardson
Born
1878
Birthplace
Clinton, North Carolina, U.S.
Died
1953 (aged 74/75)
Occupation
* Fiddler
Nationality
United States

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Don Richardson (1878–1953) was an American fiddler who may have made the first country music recording in 1914, eight years before the first generally recognised country recording was made in 1922.

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Recordings and discography
  3. 03Notes, references and evidence

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