He was known for his downbeat, folk-infused songs about hard living.
North Carolina
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His raw, back-to-basics style was a major influence on bands like The White Stripes.
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He founded Dudley Products, Inc. in 1967.
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He is known for the infamous line, “He got a real purty mouth, ain’t he?”
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He won a NCAA Championship with the Tar Heels.
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He was also the casting director for “Magnum, P.I.”
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He was one of just 10 players to have their number retired by the Phoenix Suns.
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He switched from Democrat to Republican before his Senate term.
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He was a master distiller and Appalachian legend.
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He was a mentor to artists like Jay-Z, Pharrell Williams, and Whitney Houston.