A. P. Carter

A. P. Carter
Alvin Pleasant Carter
Alvin Pleasant Carter
Background information
Birth nameAlvin Pleasant Delaney Carter
Born(1891-12-15)December 15, 1891
Maces Spring, Virginia, U.S.
DiedNovember 7, 1960(1960-11-07) (aged 68)
Kingsport, Tennessee, U.S.
GenresCountry, folk, gospel
OccupationsSinger-songwriter, musician
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active1926–1943
1952–1956
LabelsVictor, ARC, Decca
Formerly ofCarter 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.