The Man Who Invented Rock and Roll
Sky Arts
TV
"No Lead Belly, no Beatles", said George Harrison. He was the 1st record Janis Joplin ever bought. Alan Lomax
brought his rhythmic songs to the folk music movement - the rest is history. English skiffle literally WAS Lead Belly
music. Skiffle lead directly to rock said George Harrison, Paul McCartney, and Van Morrison. The definitive bio: insider stories, historic performances, and unmatched archive. Songs and interviews with Pete Seeger, Joan Baez, Van Morrison, Tom Jones, John Fogerty, Arlo Guthrie, Odetta, Harry Belafonte, Willie Nelson and special contributions from the Ledbetter family.