Lead Belly
ActingPersonal Info
gender
Male
birthday
January 20, 1888
died
December 6, 1949
place of birth
Mooringsport, Louisiana, USA
also known as
Huddie William Ledbetter · Leadbelly
total credits
6 movies
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".
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Filmography
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