Deceased
How Did Lead Belly Die?
Life & Death
Died aged 61Also known asHuddie William Ledbetter, LeadbellyGenderMaleNationalityUnited StatesBorn20/01/1888Born inMooringsport, Louisiana, USADied06/12/1949Died inNew York CityCauseamyotrophic lateral sclerosisWikidataQ314310 ↗Buried atMooringsportTMDb#1417614 ↗
Huddie William Ledbetter, better known by the stage name Lead Belly, was an American folk and blues singer notable for his strong vocals, virtuosity on the twelve-string guitar, and the folk standards he introduced, including his renditions of "In the Pines", "Pick a Bale of Cotton", "Goodnight, Irene", "Black Betty", "Midnight Special", "Cotton Fields", and "Boll Weevil".
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| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Blues MastersMovie | — | 111 |