Lead Belly
Birth date
January 20, 1888
Death date
December 6, 1949
Place of birth
Mooringsport, Louisiana, USA
Profession
Acting
Age
61 years
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".
Also known as
Huddie William LedbetterLeadbelly
