Lead Belly
Lead Belly

Lead Belly

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GenderMale

BirthdayFri Jan 20 1888

DeathdayTue Dec 06 1949

Place of birthMooringsport, Louisiana, USA

Also known asHuddie William Ledbetter, Leadbelly

Biography

Huddie William Ledbetter, better known by the stage name Lead Belly, was an American folk and blues singer, musician, and songwriter notable for his strong vocals, virtuosity on the twelve-string guitar, and the folk standards he introduced, including his renditions of "In The Pines", "Goodnight, Irene", "Midnight Special", "Cotton Fields", and "Boll Weevil".

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