Birthday:
Jan 20, 1888
Place of Birth: Mooringsport, Louisiana, USA
Place of Birth: Mooringsport, Louisiana, USA
Lead Belly
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".
Filmography
| Movie | Cast | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Blues Masters - The Essential History of the Blues | Self (archive footage) | 1993 |
| Blues Masters | 1999 | |
| Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Bob Dylan | 2008 | |
| Legend of Lead Belly | Self / Archive Footage (as Huddie Ledbetter) | 2013 |
| Woody Guthrie: Ain't Got No Home | Self (archive footage) | 2006 | Series | Cast | Year |
| The Blues | Self (archive footage) | 2003 |
