Legend of Lead Belly
Person· Acting
Lead Belly
- Born
- January 20, 1888
- Died
- December 6, 1949
- From
- Mooringsport, Louisiana, USA
Also known as
Huddie 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".
