User:Kaseylj/Roger Ridley

Roger Ridley (April 30, 1948 - November 6, 2005) was an American street performer, singer and guitarist best known for his performance contributions and participation with the Playing for Change organization.

Roger Ridley was born Milton Lee Ridley Jr. to Milton Lee Ridley and Lessie White Ridley in Charles Junction, Georgia. He spent most of his adult life in New York where he raised a family and worked at Con Edison.

Need to include notoriety related to: - "Kiddo" series work with Nickelodeon - Performing at the wedding of Douglas Kennedy (son of Bobby Kennedy) - Performing at the US Open in NY - Performing at the Cotton Club in NY - Opening for [Millie Jackson] - Opening for [Clarence Carter] - Travel / performances in Europe and Japan

Ridley's music was well known to people who frequented the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica, California on Saturdays where he typically performed for donations from passers by. Ridley lived in Las Vegas Nevada and made the 4 hour trip to Santa Monica weekly to entertain his audience with blues and