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Lead Belly
A.K.A:
Huddie William Ledbetter - Leadbelly -1888-01-20 -1949-12-06
Male
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".
