Today is the birthday of Huddie Ledbetter, aka Leadbelly. Here's a link where you can learn more on just how major an influence this man and his music has been to Woody, Arlo, Pete Seeger, as well as to a vast number of other recording artist, be they folk, blues, rock n' roll, and even gospel.
<A HREF="http://cycad.com/cgi-bin/Leadbelly/" TARGET=_blank>http://cycad.com/cgi-bin/Leadbelly/ </A>

Thanks for the Led-link, Levi!

Happy Birthday Huddie!