One example he uses in his two thousand eight book is Huddie Ledbetter, the singer and guitarist known as Lead Belly.

VOA: special.2010.01.25

But others say music like Lead Belly's would never have become widely known if it wasn't for the work of John Lomax.

VOA: special.2010.01.18

And when Alan was added,he says, all three shared the money, so Lead Belly got only a third.

VOA: special.2010.01.18

For example,Lead Belly's "Good Night,Irene" became a huge hit for the folk group the Weavers.

VOA: special.2010.01.25

Some music writers say John Lomax paid himself too much out of Lead Belly's income.

VOA: special.2010.01.18

He was a twelve-string guitar player named-- also known as Lead Belly.

VOA: special.2010.01.18

He says half of Lead Belly's concert fees went to John Lomax.

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Lead Belly worked for the Lomaxes as a driver and assistant.

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SECRETARY: "Yeah,go ahead." BENNY: "Well,we did a week in Sow Belly,Wyoming.

VOA: special.2009.03.09

After that, Lead Belly became a celebrity.

VOA: special.2010.01.18