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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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May 3, 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.
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.
Huddie William Ledbetter, 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...
Feb 13, 2024 · From the swamplands of Louisiana, the prisons of Texas, and the streets of New York City, Lead Belly and his music became cornerstones of American folk music and touchstones of African American cultural legacy. Blues, folk songs, and gospel music.
