Lead Belly(1888 - 1949)
(1888 - 1949)
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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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1888-01-20Died
1949-12-06 (61 years old)Place of Birth
Mooringsport, Louisiana, USAPhotos1
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