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Lead Belly [videorecording (DVD)] : the man who invented rock & roll
Title:
Lead Belly [videorecording (DVD)] : the man who invented rock & roll
Author:
Hahn, Curt (Film director), film director.

Singh, Alvin, film producer.

Guthrie, Arlo, on-screen participant.

Morrison, Van, 1945- on-screen participant.

Nelson, Willie, 1933- on-screen participant.

Joplin, Janis, on-screen participant.

Wienerworld Limited, publisher.

Pop Twist Entertainment, publisher.
Format:
DVD / Blu-ray
Subject Term:
Blues musicians -- United States -- Biography.

Folk musicians -- United States -- Biography.

Rock music -- History.

Musiciens traditionnels -- États-Unis -- Biographies.

Rock (Musique) -- Histoire.
Summary:
George Harrison famously claimed, "No Lead Belly, no Beatles." Revered by countless musicians - the 1st 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.