Ledbetter, Huddie William
1885 - Born on January 29th in Jeter Plantation, Mooringsport, Los Angeles.
1933 - He was discovered by musicologist, Alan Lomax, while in prison for attempted murder.
1935 - Married to Martha Promise.
1949 - Died of Lou Gehrig's Disease on December 6th in New York City.
1986 - Inducted in the Blues Foundation's Hall of Fame.
1988 - Inducted in the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame.
1933 - He was discovered by musicologist, Alan Lomax, while in prison for attempted murder.
1935 - Married to Martha Promise.
1949 - Died of Lou Gehrig's Disease on December 6th in New York City.
1986 - Inducted in the Blues Foundation's Hall of Fame.
1988 - Inducted in the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame.
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