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Lead Belly

Acting
Known For

61 Years Old

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".

Born

Mooringsport, Louisiana, USA on 20th January 1888

Died

6th December 1949

All Credits

The Blues Image
The Blues
Self (archive footage)
Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Bob Dylan Image
Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Bob Dylan
Woody Guthrie: Ain't Got No Home Image
Woody Guthrie: Ain't Got No Home
Self (archive footage)
Feel Like Going Home Image
Feel Like Going Home
Self
Legend of Lead Belly Image
Legend of Lead Belly
Self / Archive Footage (as Huddie Ledbetter)
Blues Masters Image
Blues Masters
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Pick a Bale of Cotton
Himself
Blues Masters - The Essential History of the Blues Image
Blues Masters - The Essential History of the Blues
Self (archive footage)