Leadbelly

Lead Belly Lead Belly American folk and blues musician (1888–1949) "Leadbelly" redirects here. For the biographical film on this person, see Leadbelly (film). Huddie William Ledbetter (/ˈhjuːdi/ HYOO-dee; January 1888[1][2] or 1889[3] – December 6, 1949),[1] 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" (also known as "Where Did You Sleep Last Night?"), "Pick a Bale of Cotton", "Goodnight, Irene", "Midnight Special", "Cotton Fields", and "Boll Weevil". Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Lead Belly Lead Belly with a melodeon c. 1942 Background information Birth name Huddie William Ledbetter…

GENRES: Blues, Male Vocalist