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Lead Belly

Lead Belly

  • Birthday: 1/20/1888
  • Deathday: 12/6/1949
  • Place of birth: Mooringsport, Louisiana, USA
  • Fame for: Acting
  • Also known as: Huddie William Ledbetter, Leadbelly

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".

Filmography

Blues Masters - The Essential History of the Blues
Release date: 1/1/1993

Blues Masters - The Essential History of the Blues

Role(s): Self (archive footage)

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Blues Masters
Release date: 1/1/1999

Blues Masters

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Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Bob Dylan
Release date: 7/15/2008

Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Bob Dylan

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Legend of Lead Belly
Release date: 1/1/2013

Legend of Lead Belly

Role(s): Self / Archive Footage (as Huddie Ledbetter)

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Woody Guthrie: Ain't Got No Home
Release date: 7/12/2006

Woody Guthrie: Ain't Got No Home

Role(s): Self (archive footage)

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