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Lead Belly
Born 1888-01-20Mooringsport, Louisiana, USA
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".
Screen work
Movies & roles
Legend of Lead BellySelf / Archive Footage (as Huddie Ledbetter)Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Bob DylanRoleWoody Guthrie: Ain't Got No HomeSelf (archive footage)Feel Like Going HomeSelfBlues MastersRoleBlues Masters - The Essential History of the BluesSelf (archive footage)Pick a Bale of CottonHimself