National Huddie Ledbetter Day™
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August 1 Annually; Established by Greshun De Bouse
Celebrated annually August 1, National Huddie Ledbetter Day™ honors the life and legacy of Louisiana-native, "King of the 12-String", musical pioneer, and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer -Huddie "Leadbelly" Ledbetter. The holiday is established by Leadbelly's direct relative, American Activist Greshun De Bouse, celebrating Leadbelly August 1 to commemorate his musical "discovery" by Alan Lomax (and son), and subsequent gubernatorial pardon, and to raise awareness of Leadbelly past and present musical influence. #huddieledbetterday #leadbellyday #leadbellyactivistdebouse #huddieledbetteractivistdebouse
