"Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock and Roll" Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion
Event description
LEAD BELLY: THE MAN WHO INVENTED ROCK AND ROLL (60mins)
Come join The Estate of Huddie Ledbetter/House of Lead Belly, LLC & Piedmont Blues Preservation Society for a screening of this great new documentary!
Support provided by NC Folk Festival, Arts Council of Greater Greensboro & NC Arts Council. We'd like to give special thanks to Greensboro Bound for their logistical help.
"Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll" is a captivating documentary that delves into the fascinating life of blues singer Lead Belly. Featuring interviews with music legends such as B.B. King, Joan Baez, Pete Seeger, Harry Belafonte, and more, this film offers a unique inside view of Lead Belly's journey. With a blend of rare video footage and electrifying music performances, viewers are taken on a remarkable ride through Lead Belly's defiance of two prison sentences through his powerful singing, ultimately leading to his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
$10 General Admission/$25 VIP Meet & Greet
Concessions & a Cash Bar will be available!
6pm: (RSVP ONLY-$25 Presale) VIP Meet & Greet featuring: Alvin Singh (Executive Producer/Great-Great Nephew), Terika Dean (Great-Great Niece/Board Chair, The Blues Foundation), and Junious Brickhouse (Folklorist/Cultural Ambassador/Dancer)
630pm: Doors for General Admission to Van Dyke Performance Space
700pm: Welcome & Previews (Includes Special Nina Simone Content!!!)
720pm: Discussion
730pm: Film Begins "Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock and Roll"