Lead Belly

== Info ==
Blues musician whose work has influenced and been covered by many artists. The song Yellow Leadbetter by grunge band Pearl Jam was named for Lead Belly. He also wrote Black Betty, later a hit for blues rock band Ram Jam. The song's meaning is up for debate, but one theory is that it is about a rifle.
== Genres ==
Blues
Category:Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
Category:Delta Blues
Category:Early Influences