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".
| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.128 |
| Birthday | 1888-01-20 |
| Place of Birth | Mooringsport, Louisiana, USA |
| Also Known As | Huddie William Ledbetter, Leadbelly, |
1993
Blues Masters - The Essential History of the Blues
0/0
Rhine Record's 2-DVD documentary accompaniment to their Blues Masters CD series. Includes the only know footage of Leadbelly and rare footage others i...
Watch Now
Blues Masters - The Essential History of the Blues
1999
Blues Masters
6/1
In 1966, CBC Television invited some of North America's greatest blues performers to gather in a studio in Toronto, recording together and individuall...
Watch Now
Blues Masters
2008
Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Bob Dylan
8.5/2
This fascinating program tells the story of the music and artists that have influenced Bob Dylan throughout his career. Although his reputation as a s...
Watch Now
Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Bob Dylan
2013
Legend of Lead Belly
9/1
Huddie Ledbetter was born into poverty, battled racism, and did time, but in spite of his early hardships, or perhaps because of them, he became one o...
Watch Now
Legend of Lead Belly
2006
Woody Guthrie: Ain't Got No Home
0/0
Every American who has listened to the radio knows Guthrie's "This Land Is Your Land." The music of the folk singer/songwriter has been recorded by ev...
Watch Now
