Lead Belly
Acting
Born 1888-01-20
Mooringsport, Louisiana, USA
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".
Known For
Popular credits
The Blues
Self (archive footage)
Feel Like Going Home
Self
Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Bob Dylan
Blues Masters
Legend of Lead Belly
Self / Archive Footage (as Huddie Ledbetter)
Blues Masters - The Essential History of the Blues
Self (archive footage)
Woody Guthrie: Ain't Got No Home
Self (archive footage)
Pick a Bale of Cotton
Himself