Lead Belly
Acting
Male
Born: January 20, 1888
Mooringsport, Louisiana, USA
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".
Also Known As
- Huddie William Ledbetter
- Leadbelly
Known For
The Blues
September 28, 2003
Feel Like Going Home
September 28, 2003
Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Bob Dylan
July 15, 2008
Blues Masters
January 01, 1999
Legend of Lead Belly
January 01, 2013
Blues Masters - The Essential History of the Blues
January 01, 1993
Woody Guthrie: Ain't Got No Home
July 12, 2006