Leadbelly

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…