Huddie William Ledbetter(January 20, 1888 – December 6, 1949)
"King of the 12-string Guitar", Lead Belly, had a huge impact on the Blues and Folk Music genres in his 13 years of activity ( interspersed by stints in and out of prison). Thanks for your contribution Mr. Ledbetter, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a exciting Monday: John Hardy, The Titanic, Looky Looky yonder, Take this hammer , Julie Ann Johnson, Cotton Fields, Midnight Special, Gray Goose, They hung Him on a cross, Where did you sleep last night and Goodnight Irene
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead_Belly
| Background information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Huddie William Ledbetter |
| Also known as | Lead Belly |
| Born | January 20, 1888 Mooringsport, Louisiana, United States |
| Died | December 6, 1949 (aged 61) New York, New York, United States |
| Genres | Delta blues, songster, country blues, folk |
| Occupations | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, accordion, piano, lap steel guitar |
| Years active | 1936–1949 |
| Website | www.leadbelly.org |
| Notable instruments | |
| Stella 12-string guitar | |
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