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Born: January 20, 1888 in Mooringsport, LA
Years Active: 20 's, 30 's, 40 's
Died: December 06, 1949 in New York, NY
Genre: Folk

Biography:
Huddie Ledbetter, known as Leadbelly, was a unique figure in the American popular music of the 20th century. Ultimately, he was best remembered for a body of songs that he discovered, adapted, or wrote, including &"Goodnight, Irene," &"Rock I ...More >>

Discography: Leadbelly Sings & Plays Ballads of Beautiful Women and Bad Men 2000 Private Party November 21, 1948 More >>

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