Witchflower Days: Lead Belly, Menand, and an Exorcism

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Friday, January 21, 2005

Lead Belly, Menand, and an Exorcism

¶Birthday of blues singer and songwriter Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter (sometimes noted as January 20 or January 29), born in Mooringsport, LA (1888), best known for songs "Goodnight Irene," "Midnight Special," and "Rock Island Line," and for his skill in playing 12-string guitar. He spent his early... Sign in to see full entry.

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