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Sammy Ridgley (Samuel Ridgley) was born on 6 August, 1943 in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, is an American singer. Discover Sammy Ridgley's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 73 years old?
| Popular As |
Samuel Ridgley |
| Occupation |
Musician, singer |
| Age |
73 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
6 August 1943 |
| Birthday |
6 August |
| Birthplace |
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States |
| Date of death |
2016 |
| Died Place |
New Orleans |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous artist with the age 73 years old group.
Sammy Ridgley Height, Weight & Measurements
At 73 years old, Sammy Ridgley height not available right now. We will update Sammy Ridgley's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
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| Wife |
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Sammy Ridgley Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Sammy Ridgley worth at the age of 73 years old? Sammy Ridgley’s income source is mostly from being a successful artist. He is from United States. We have estimated Sammy Ridgley's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
artist |
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Timeline
Ridgley wasactive in the Shrewsbury community and belonged to the Young Men's Union Benevolent Association, which is one of the oldest organizations in Jefferson Parish and goes back to 1801.
Samuel Ridgley, aka Sammy Ridgley, (born August 6, 1943) was a R&B artist associated with New Orleans.
His recorded output was slight just two 45 s and an album but he was a regular on the New Orleans' music circuit for over thirty years.
He was also a committed civil rights activist who represented his community of Jefferson Parish in New Orleans.
Ridgley was raised in the Shrewsbury section of Jefferson Parish on Andover Street.
He started singing gospel at the First Zion Baptist Church.
Ridgley's biggest early influence was Joe Tex.
In 1962, Ridgley joined a seven-piece band and the band got $100 a night while working during a day job at a funeral home.
In 1965, Ridgley recorded a session at Cosimo's called "The Hully Gully" with Tommy Ridgley, Eddie Bo, and Irma Thomas singing background, but the session was never released.
Ridgley also recalled working with O.W. Scott & the Magnificent with whom he made some recordings at WYLD's studio that were not released."
Around 1968, Ridgley started his own band called Operation Plus, which played at "the Young Man's Night Club on the Causeway for 24 years".
In 1972, Ridgley signed with local producer/promoter Elijah Walker.
Walker produced Ridgley's first single, I’ve Heard That Story and Shake A Shake Sue.
However, when Walker died unexpectedly in 1973, Ridgley's career slowed and he cut just one further 45.
In 1981, Tommy Ridgley invited Sammy to open his show with Rose Davis.
In 1998, Ridgley was working at the Treasure Chest Casino when he was approached by Donald Lang and guitarist Ernie Vincent, who operate Kolab Records, to record a compact disc.
During this time, Ridgley was a supervisor for community action programs at the Harvey Center.
In 2010, Ridgley performed at the Ponderosa Stomp.
Sammy Ridgley died in New Orleans in August 2016
Ridgley was the younger brother of recording artist Tommy Ridgley.
