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John Lomax discovered Leadbelly while he was collecting Black American folksongs and prison songs for preservation.
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John Lomax discovered Leadbelly in 1933 at Angola Prison in Louisiana, where Leadbelly was serving time for attempted murder. Lomax was impressed by Leadbelly's musical talent and arranged for his release from prison. Leadbelly then became Lomax's protege and began performing folk songs across the United States.
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When did John Lomax die?
John Lomax died on 1948-01-26.
When was John Lomax born?
John Lomax was born on 1867-09-23.
When did John Tayloe Lomax die?
John Tayloe Lomax died in 1862.
When was John Tayloe Lomax born?
John Tayloe Lomax was born in 1781.
What has the author John Lomax written?
John Lomax has written: 'American Ballads & Folk Songs'
When was John Lomax - rugby league - born?
John Lomax - rugby league - was born on 1966-02-02.
What has the author Leadbelly written?
Leadbelly. has written: 'Congress Blues' 'The Collection'
What is the duration of Leadbelly film?
The duration of Leadbelly - film - is 2.1 hours.
What is the birth name of Leadbelly?
Leadbelly's birth name is Huddie William Ledbetter.
What nicknames did Leadbelly go by?
Leadbelly went by The King of the Twelve-String Guitar.
When was Leadbelly - film - created?
Leadbelly - film - was created on 1976-05-28.
How did John Lomax died?
He died of cerebral thrombosis at age 80.
