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Hed even been fortunate enough to play on the same bill as country stars Red Sovine and Red Foley.
I dont care what color you are, he said.
From Prides vantage, Robinson had pried open a long-shut door to equality and opportunity.
Then came song choice.
From the late-60s to the early 80s, Pride netted more than 52 Top 10s, 29 No.
1s, and 70 million records.
But Pride was Black, of course.
It was glaring, but not a surprise.
1 to his credit.
Thats not to say change cant still come.
Music should be about talent and not color Charley Pride was that living proof.
