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Lead Belly

Singer · Musician 1888–1949

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About Lead Belly

American folk and blues musician (1888–1949)

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In their words

“Boss, you got me out of jail and now I've come to be your man.”

“This here’s the Rock Island Line. Back where I come from, people be blowin’ the train whistle to talk to the depot agent.”