Features rare and previously unavailable first class studio recordings from the 1970"s. Leadbelly, (Huddie Ledbetter), born January 20, 1889, Died December 6, 1949. Leadbelly"s music was an incredible collection of American tradition, and his repertoire was enormous. He played mandolin, accordion, piano, and harmonica. His musical legacy has become an important part of the folk history of America, and he was inducted into the Blues Foundation"s Hall of Fame in 1986 and the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in 1988 as one of the music forms chief pioneers.