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The Blues
2003· TV Series
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
January 20, 1888(61)
Day of Death
December 6, 1949
Place of Birth
Mooringsport, Louisiana, USA
Also Known As
Huddie William LedbetterLeadbelly
Lead Belly
Acting
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
Filmography
- 2013MovieLegend of Lead Bellyas Self / Archive Footage (as Huddie Ledbetter)
- 2008MovieDown the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Bob Dylan
- 2006MovieWoody Guthrie: Ain't Got No Homeas Self (archive footage)
- 2003MovieFeel Like Going Homeas Self
- 2003TVThe Bluesas Self (archive footage)
- 1999MovieBlues Masters
- 1993MovieBlues Masters - The Essential History of the Bluesas Self (archive footage)