Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
January 20, 1888
Died
December 6, 1949 (61 years old)
Place of Birth
Mooringsport, Louisiana, USA
Also Known As
- Huddie William Ledbetter
- Leadbelly
Lead Belly
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".
