Huddie William Ledbetter (January 1888 – December 6, 1949) was an American folk musician, notable for his strong vocals, his virtuosity on the 12-string guitar, and the songbook of folk standards he introduced.
He is best known as Leadbelly or Lead Belly. Though many releases list him as "Leadbelly," he himself spelled it "Lead Belly." This is also the usage on his tombstone, as well as of the Lead Belly Foundation.
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Date of birth:
- Jan 20, 1888
Date of death:
- Dec 6, 1949 (age 61 years)
Place of birth:
Also known as:
- Leadbelly,
- Leadbelly and others,
- Huddie 'Leadbelly' Ledbette,
- Huddy "Leadbelly" Ledbetter,
- Huddie Ledbetter,
- Huddy "Leadbelly" Leadbetter
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