Lead Belly
American singer, songwriter and guitarist
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About Lead Belly
American folk and blues singer, songwriter and guitarist, Huddie Ledbetter is known professionally as Lead Belly. His versatility in music cuts across several genres and topics including; prison life, liquor, racism and women.
He was known for playing the twelve-string guitar and boasted of over hundred songs. He is also noted to have written songs about several top figures such as Franklin D. Roosevelt, Howard Hughes, Adolf Hitler, Jack Johnson and several others.
His popular works include “Black Betty", “Goodnight, Irene” and “In the Pines”.
Family Life
His father was Wesley Ledbetter, while his mother was Sallie Brown. He had two siblings. He was married to Martha Promise between 1935 and 1949.
Achievements
He was, posthumously, named into the "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame" in 1988 and the "Louisiana Music Hall of Fame" in 2008.
He was nominated for the "Best Folk Recording" at the 1966 Grammy Awards.
Trivia
He played the piano, windjammer, mandolin, violin and harmonica.
A biographical film, about him, was released in 1967, which starred retired actor, Roger E. Mosley in the role of Lead Belly.
He served time in prison.
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F.A.Q. about Lead Belly
When is his birthday?
Lead Belly's birthday is on January 20, 1888.
In how many days is his birthday?
Lead Belly's birthday is in 270 days
How old was Lead Belly when he died?
He was 61 years old.
When did he die?
He died in December 6, 1949.
How old would he be today?
Lead Belly would be 136 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Lead Belly from?
He was born in U.S..