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ARTIST
TITLE
Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll
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DVD

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CATALOG #
MVD 17097DVD MVD 17097DVD
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RELEASE DATE
7/18/2025

Region code: 0. "George Harrison famously claimed, 'No Lead Belly, no Beatles.' Revered by countless musicians -- the first record Janis Joplin ever bought was Lead Belly. The definitive bio, with historic performances and extraordinary archive access. The folk/blues icon, from childhood through prison to worldwide fame. Stories and performances from Joplin, Harry Belafonte, BB King, Pete Seeger, Arlo Guthrie, Odetta, and many more. Huddie Leadbetter: 'Lead Belly. King of the 12 String Guitar. Born in poverty, he became a master folk innovator who inspired rock and roll. Woody Guthrie called him the greatest folk singer. Hundreds of artists have covered his songs -- The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Nirvana, and Led Zeppelin spring to mind. Interviews and performances by Janis Joplin, Harry Belafonte, Paul McCartney, B.B. King, Alan Lomax, Pete Seeger, Arlo Guthrie, Joan Baez, Odetta. Hollywood film clips, archive performances and intimate inside accounts dispel myths and let his true personality shine through.'"