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Lead Belly
ActingBorn January 20, 1888 (61 years old at death)· Died December 6, 1949
Mooringsport, Louisiana, USA
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".
Also known as: Huddie William Ledbetter, Leadbelly
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