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   What is Lead Belly known for?

   • Best Known For: 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 legend. Lead Belly was known as the King of the 12-String Guitar. We strive for accuracy and fairness.If you see something that doesn't look right, contact us!

   Lead Belly - Songs, Black Betty & Guitar - Biography

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   What makes Lead Belly a legend?

   • 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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   How old is Lead Belly?

   • Lead Belly (born January 21, 1885?, Jeter Plantation, near Mooringsport, Louisiana, U.S.—died December 6, 1949, New York, New York) was an 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.

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   Who is 'Legend of Lead Belly'?

   • 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 singing in a cotton field and lauditory comments from Roger McGuinn, Robby Krieger, Judy Collins and Van Morrison, who just says “he’s a genius.”

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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 ...

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   Apr 2, 2014 · 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 legend.

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   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.

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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...

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   Jul 27, 2015 · This video features Lead Belly's "Black Betty" from the 2015 box set 'Lead Belly: The Smithsonian Folkways Collection'.

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10. www.nytimes.com › 2015/02/22 › artsLead Belly, Folk-Music Giant, Has a Smithsonian Moment

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    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...