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Lead Belly (Guitarist) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Lead Belly
Huddie William Ledbetter, better known by her stage name Lead Belly, is an American singer, songwriter, and blues singer noted for her strong vocals, skillful 12-string guitar technique and standards. folk songs he introduced, including his performances "Goodnight, Irene", "Midnight Special", "Cotton Fields" and "Boll Weevil". Lead Belly usually plays the 12-string guitar, but he also plays the piano, mandolin, harmonica, violin and windjammer. In some of his recordings, he sings by clapping his hands or stomping his feet. Lead Belly songs cover a wide variety of genres and themes, including gospel music; blues about women, alcohol, prison life and racism; and folk songs about cowboys, prisons, janitors, sailors, grazing and dancing. He has also written songs on media coverage including Franklin D. Roosevelt, Adolf Hitler, Jean Harlow, Jack Johnson, Scottsboro Boys, and Howard Hughes.
Birth nameHuddie William Ledbetter
Also known asLead Belly, Leadbelly
BornJanuary 23, 1888, Mooringsport, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedDecember 6, 1949, New York City, U.S.
GenresFolk blues, folk, gospel, songster
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, accordion, piano, lap steel guitar
Years active1903–1949

About Lead Belly

Guitarist Lead Belly was born on January 20, 1888 in Mooringsport, Louisiana, United States (He dies at the age of 61, on December 6, 1949).

Folk and blues guitarist who published the popular tunes"Black Betty" and"Ain't Gonna Study War No More" on a twelve-string guitar.

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Lead Belly before becoming famous

Lead Belly was born in the Zodiac sign Aquarius (The Sea-Goat), and 1888 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Rat (鼠).

He moved away from home in his early twenties to pursue music, but before he became famous, he worked as a laborer on and off.

Achievement of Lead Belly

He released over a hundred songs over his career and could play the piano, harmonica, and violin.

Lead Belly's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

His parents' names were Sallie Brown and Wesley Ledbetter. His sole sibling was Australia, his older sister.

Lead Belly on Social Media

Lead Belly Collabed with

He wrote songs on Entrepreneur Howard Hughes and other current events.

Lead Belly Income & Net worth

Lead Belly's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a guitarist. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Lead Belly.

Lead Belly Height and Weight

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Latest information about Lead Belly updated on March 20 2023.