Huddie Ledbetter, better known by the stage name Lead Belly, was an American folk and blues singer. He was notable for his vocals, 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". In addition to vocals and guitar, Ledbetter also played piano, mandolin, harmonica, violin, and accordion. In some recordings he used clapping or stomping.
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Discography
- 2008 Goodnight Irene Not in stock right now, or not on vinyl yet
- 1973 Leadbelly Not in stock right now, or not on vinyl yet
- 1965 Take This Hammer Not in stock right now, or not on vinyl yet
- 1953 Easy Rider: Leadbelly Legacy Volume Four Not in stock right now, or not on vinyl yet
- 1953 Easy Rider: Leadbelly Legacy, Vol. 4 Not in stock right now, or not on vinyl yet
- 1947 Midnight Special Not in stock right now, or not on vinyl yet
- 1946 Negroe Folksongs Sung by Lead Belly Not in stock right now, or not on vinyl yet
- 1943 Songs by Lead Belly Not in stock right now, or not on vinyl yet
- 1940 The Midnight Special Not in stock right now, or not on vinyl yet
- 1939 Negro Sinful Songs Not in stock right now, or not on vinyl yet