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Huddie William Ledbetter (/ ˈ h j uː d i /; January 1888 or 1889 – December 6, 1949), better known by the stage name Lead Belly, was an American folk and blues singer 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 ...
Apr 2, 2014 · Famous Musicians. Folk Musicians. Lead Belly was a folk-blues singer, songwriter and guitarist whose ability to perform a vast repertoire of songs and notoriously violent life made him a...
May 3, 2024 · Lead Belly, American folk-blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose ability to perform a vast repertoire of songs in a variety of styles, in conjunction with his notoriously violent life, made him a legend. His rhythmic guitar playing and unique vocal tone made his body of work both instructive and compelling.
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Feb 23, 2015 · On Feb. 23, the Smithsonian Channel will debut a documentary about the twice-jailed singer who became so influential to music, “Legend of Lead Belly,” including striking color footage of him...
Feb 20, 2015 · Lead Belly, who died in 1949, cast a giant shadow on the music that followed him, directly influencing performers from Mr. Dylan to Kurt Cobain with his versatility, his gravelly voice full of...
Inductee. 1889- 1949 Born/Died. 1970 Inducted. Songwriter, vocalist, 12-string guitar virtuoso. Huddie Ledbetter, better known as Lead Belly, was one of the most powerful figures in the early years of the American folkmusic movement.
About Lead Belly. Leadbelly was a folk-blues musician who began playing instruments at a young age, eventually mastering his signature 12 string guitar. While serving time for murder in 1925,...
