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American folk and blues singer, musician, and songwriter notable for his strong vocals, virtuosity on the twelve-string guitar, and the folk standards he introduced, including his renditions of "Goodnight, Irene", "Midnight Special", "Cotton Fields", and "Boll Weevil".
Born January 23, 1888 in Mooringsport, Louisiana, USA, died December 6, 1949 in New York, NY, USA

Though many releases credit him as "Leadbelly", he himself wrote it as "Lead Belly", which is also the spelling on his tombstone.

Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1988 (Early Influence).
Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970.

Crediting guidance: Use this profile for crediting "Leadbelly" or variations of this singular name only. Any mention of Huddie, Ledbetter or abbreviations of his real name even if they also include this name ex. "H. Leadbelly", should use Huddie Ledbetter.