George "Geordie" Ridley, Date of Birth, Date of Death

George "Geordie" Ridley

Miner, better known as performer/song writer

Date of Birth: 10-Feb-1835

Date of Death: 01-Jan-1864

Profession: singer, songwriter

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

George "Geordie" Ridley (1835 – 1864) was a Tyneside concert hall songwriter and performer in the middle of the 19th century.
His most famous song is "Blaydon Races".
He was a contemporary of Edward Corvan.
He has been described by a council source as a candidate for Tyneside's most famous songwriter.