Acting

Lead Belly

Also Known As: Huddie William Ledbetter, Leadbelly

Birth Date

January 20, 1888

Death Date

December 6, 1949

(passed away at 61)

Place of Birth

Mooringsport, Louisiana, USA

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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".