A. P. Carter | |
|---|---|
 Alvin Pleasant Carter | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Alvin Pleasant Delaney Carter |
| Born | December 15, 1891 Maces Spring, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | November 7, 1960 (aged 68) Kingsport, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | Country, folk, gospel |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter, musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1926–1943 1952–1956 |
| Labels | Victor, ARC, Decca |
| Formerly of | Carter Family |
Alvin Pleasant Delaney Carter (December 15, 1891 – November 7, 1960) was an American musician and a founding member of the Carter Family, one of the most notable acts in the history of country music.
A.P. suffered from a tremor in his right hand, which his mother ascribed a lightning strike when she was pregnant. Despite this he successfully learnt the fiddle and guitar during his childhood.
A.P., Sara, and Maybelle Carter started the Carter Family with Maybelle's husband and A.P.'s brother, Ezra, as manager in 1927. They played up until Sara and A.P.'s divorce in 1936, but reunited in 1956.