Lead Belly
Known As: Huddie William LedbetterDied: 6th December, 1949Born: 20th January, 1888Age: 138Birthplace: Mooringsport, Louisiana, USABiography: 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".
