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Huddie William Ledbetter (/ ˈ h j uː d i /; January 1888 or 1889 – December 6, 1949), better known by the stage name Lead Belly, was an American folk and blues singer 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 ...
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Jun 26, 2024 · Lead Belly, American folk-blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose ability to perform a vast repertoire of songs in a variety of styles, in conjunction with his notoriously violent life, made him a legend.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Lead Belly was a folk-blues singer, songwriter and guitarist whose ability to perform a vast repertoire of songs and notoriously violent life made him a legend. Updated: Apr 20, 2021. Photo:...
Feb 23, 2015 · Learn about the life and legacy of Huddie Ledbetter, better known as Lead Belly, the influential singer-songwriter who recorded songs like "Goodnight Irene" and "Black Betty". See a new documentary, a boxed set, and a tribute concert at the Smithsonian.
Feb 20, 2015 · Lead Belly, who died in 1949, cast a giant shadow on the music that followed him, directly influencing performers from Mr. Dylan to Kurt Cobain with his versatility, his gravelly voice full...
Lead Belly had a hard life in which he couldn’t count on much besides poverty and prison. No doubt this informed his sharp, keening vocals and significant contributions to the fledgling folk movement.
