Lead Belly

Huddie William Ledbetter (stage name Lead Belly) was a folk and blues singer, musician and songwriter notable for his strong vocals, virtuosity on the twelve-string guitar. He was born January 20, 1888 in Mooringsport, Louisiana and died December 6, 1949 in Bellevue Hospital Center, New York, NY. 
Lead Belly is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame