Lead Belly
Acting
Born: 1888-01-20 in 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".
Known For
The Blues
Self (archive footage)
Blues Masters
Feel Like Going Home
Self
Woody Guthrie: Ain't Got No Home
Self (archive footage)
Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Bob Dylan
Legend of Lead Belly
Self / Archive Footage (as Huddie Ledbetter)
Blues Masters - The Essential History of the Blues
Self (archive footage)