Legend of Lead Belly (2013)

01/01/2013 (EN) • Documentary, Music • 51m

Overview

Huddie Ledbetter was born into poverty, battled racism, and did time, but in spite of his early hardships, or perhaps because of them, he became one of the great musicians of the 20th century. We trace the life and career of Lead Belly, a man praised by critics and revered by artists, whose unique music crossed a host of genres and influenced countless industry legends, from The Beatles to Led Zeppelin to Nirvana and beyond.

Legend of Lead Belly (2013)

01/01/2013 (EN) • 51m

Documentary, Music

Overview

Huddie Ledbetter was born into poverty, battled racism, and did time, but in spite of his early hardships, or perhaps because of them, he became one of the great musicians of the 20th century. We trace the life and career of Lead Belly, a man praised by critics and revered by artists, whose unique music crossed a host of genres and influenced countless industry legends, from The Beatles to Led Zeppelin to Nirvana and beyond.

Top Billed Cast

Lead Belly

Self / Archive Footage (as Huddie Ledbetter)

Bob Dylan

Self

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Original Language

English

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