Lead Belly
Birthday: 1888-01-20
Deathday: 1949-12-06
Place of birth: Mooringsport, Louisiana, USA
Also known as: Huddie William Ledbetter, Leadbelly
imdb_id: nm1199588
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".
