The REAL Story of Leadbelly, The Man Who Sang Himself Out of Prison

The REAL Story of Leadbelly, The Man Who Sang Himself Out of Prison In 1925, a convicted murderer walked out of Texas State Prison after serving just seven years of a thirty-year sentence. His weapon? A twelve-string guitar and a song pleading for mercy. Nine years later, lightning struck again when the same man talked his way out of Louisiana's notorious Angola Penitentiary with nothing but his voice and a desperate plea to the governor. His name was Huddie Ledbetter, but the world knew him as Lead Belly - the man whose music would go on to inspire Bob Dylan, influence The Beatles, and give Kurt Cobain one of his most haunting performances. But the legend of the man who sang his way to freedom is far more complex and controversial than anyone imagined. And there you have it guys! We hope you enjoyed the video! If you did please consider leaving a like and telling us what you thought in the comments! Disclaimer: Content might be gossip, rumors, exaggerated or indirectly besides the truth. Viewer advised to do own research before forming their opinion. Content might be opinionated. #blackstarchronicles #blackstars #leadbelly #music #legend #discovery 00:00 Intro 01:15 Born Into Violence 05:13 The First Miracle 10:41 Lightning Strikes Twice 15:50 The Man Who Changed Everything 21:02 The Mysterious End