In my post above "lie" should have been "like" and yes, LD was of Irish descent born in Glasgow but brought up in England. During National Service in Germany he met US troops and enjoyed their music, he was also hooked on US broadcasts (AFN)and haunted the record library at US embassy to learn more. Interesting CD of his influences "Origins of L.D." has come out recently: Leadbelly & Guthrie, of course, but also Josh White, Hank Williams, Leroy Carr and the great Lonnie Johnson among others.
RtS