Lead Belly
Known For: Acting
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: January 20, 1888
Day of Death: December 6, 1949 (62 years old)
Place of Birth: Mooringsport, Louisiana, USA
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".
