Lead Belly

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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".

Career Overview

Lead Belly has 7 screen credits in a career dating back to 1945. Their work is anchored in the The Blues universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Legend of Lead Belly, Pick a Bale of Cotton, Blues Masters - The Essential History of the Blues. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
7
Birth Date
1888-01-20 00:00:00
Birth Place
Mooringsport, Louisiana, USA

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