Lead Belly

Summary

Lead Belly is a human^[1]. Born in Mooringsport^[2], he… he was born on January 20, 1888^[3]. He died in New York City^[4]. He died on December 6, 1949^[5]. He worked as a guitarist^[6], singer^[7], street artist^[8], accordionist^[9], and composer^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,797 views/month, #5,793 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Lead Belly's place of birth was Mooringsport^[2].
• Lead Belly passed away in New York City^[4].
• Lead Belly was born on January 20, 1888^[3].
• Lead Belly was born on January 29, 1885^[12].
• Lead Belly died on December 6, 1949^[5].
• Lead Belly is buried at Mooringsport^[13].
• Lead Belly was married to Martha Promise^[14].
• Lead Belly held citizenship in United States^[15].
• Lead Belly is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group^[16].
• Lead Belly worked as a guitarist^[6].
• Lead Belly's professions included singer^[7].
• Lead Belly's professions included street artist^[8].
• Lead Belly's professions included accordionist^[9].
• Lead Belly's professions included composer^[10].
• Lead Belly received the Grammy Hall of Fame^[17].
• Lead Belly received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[18].
• Lead Belly is recorded as male^[19].
• Lead Belly's instance of is recorded as human^[20].
• Lead Belly's genre is blues^[21].
• Lead Belly's genre is country music^[22].
• Lead Belly's discography is recorded as Lead Belly discography^[23].
• Lead Belly's Commons category is recorded as Lead Belly^[24].
• The cause of death was amyotrophic lateral sclerosis^[25].
• Lead Belly's residence is recorded as Louisiana^[26].
• Lead Belly's family name is recorded as Ledbetter^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Lead Belly's place of birth was Mooringsport^[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 20, 1888^[3] and January 29, 1885^[12]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group^[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include guitarist^[6], singer^[7], street artist^[8], accordionist^[9], and composer^[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Grammy Hall of Fame^[17], an award^[28], founded in 1973^[29] and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[18], a music museum^[30], in United States^[31], founded in 1983^[32].

Personal Life

Among Lead Belly's spouses was Martha Promise^[14].

Death and Burial

Lead Belly died on December 6, 1949^[5]. He died in New York City^[4]. The cause of death was amyotrophic lateral sclerosis^[25]. He is buried at Mooringsport^[13].

Why It Matters

Lead Belly ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,797 views/month, #5,793 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[33] He is known by 53 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[34]

He has been cited as an influence by Michael Hurley^[35], a singer^[36], 1941–2025^[37], of United States^[38].

FAQs

Where was Lead Belly born?

Lead Belly's place of birth was Mooringsport^[2].

Where did Lead Belly die?

Lead Belly died in New York City^[4].

Who was Lead Belly married to?

Lead Belly's spouses include Martha Promise^[14].

What did Lead Belly do for work?

Lead Belly worked as guitarist^[6], singer^[7], street artist^[8], accordionist^[9], and composer^[10].

What awards did Lead Belly receive?

Honors received include Grammy Hall of Fame^[17] and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[18].

Who did Lead Belly influence?

Lead Belly has been cited as an influence by Michael Hurley^[35].