Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Pop Twist announces 'Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll' on DVD

This promises to be an entertaining and informative documentary. Pop Twist is set to release an in-depth documentary on the life and music of legendary folk and blues singer-guitarist Lead Belly this spring..Robert Kinsler


'Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll' coming to DVD on April 11, 2025




   
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, B.B. 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.

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