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The Legacy of Blues Icon Lead Belly

John Philpott December 13, 2025 No Comments blues Huddie Ledbetter Lead Belly Led Zeppelin Lonnie Donegan Ram Jam Ry Cooder skiffle The Animals the Beach Boys world music

British writer and musician John Phillpott looks at the life and times of Huddie Ledbetter – the legendary Lead Belly – examining his legacy and…

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The Roots of Bob Dylan and Led Zeppelin Unveiled

TJ Nelson June 10, 2009 No Comments Blind Boy Fuller Blind Willie Johnson blues Bukka White Chuck Berry Eddie Cochran Elvis Presley Howlin’ Wolf Jerry Lee Lewis John Lee Hooker Lead Belly Muddy Waters Ray Charles Robert Johnson rock world music

Various Artists The Roots of Bob Dylan (Proper Records, 2009) and The Roots of Led Zeppelin (Proper Records, 2009) Fans interested in the roots of…

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