Composer
John Hammond
American record producer, civil rights activist and music critic (1910–1987)
1910–1987
1 works and musical collections
- Born
- 1910
- Died
- 1987
- Birthplace
- New York City
- Place of death
- New York City
- Citizenship / historical state
- United States
- Period (estimated from birth year)
- Modern
Biography
John Henry Hammond Jr. (December 15, 1910 – July 10, 1987) was an American record producer, civil rights activist, and music critic active from the 1930s to the early 1980s. As a talent scout, Hammond became one of the most influential figures in 20th-century popular music. He is the father of blues musician John P. Hammond.
Hammond sparked or advanced numerous musical careers, including those of Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Benny Goodman, Harry James, Charlie Christian, Billie Holiday, Count Basie, Teddy Wilson, Big Joe Turner, Fletcher Henderson, Pete Seeger, Babatunde Olatunji, Aretha Franklin, George Benson, Freddie Green, Leonard Cohen, Arthur Russell, Jim Copp, Asha Puthli, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Mike Bloomfield and Sonny Burke. He is also largely responsible for the revival of delta blues artist Robert Johnson's music.
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Life and musical career
- Occupations
- musician; record producer; composer
- Education
- Yale University; Hotchkiss School; St. Bernard's School
- Recorded memberships
- Council on African Affairs
- Languages used
- English
- VIAF ID
- 66552549
- ISNI
- 0000000110683501
- GND ID
- 132669234
- Library of Congress ID
- n88628968
- MusicBrainz ID
- 7cbf5d10-e341-4b20-9514-e16f622cf6aa
Recorded in Wikidata. Affiliations may refer to earlier stages of the composer's career.
In this catalogue
- Common listed instruments
- Guitar
- Source entries with composition dates
- 0
These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.
Catalogue
Sheet music catalogue
Instruments describe listed editions, including arrangements. Composition dates and keys appear where recorded; collection pages show their individual contents.
| Title | Work details | Listed instruments | Sheet music |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Guitar Shines On | See work details |
| View sheet music |
Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. Authority record: VIAF 66552549. Portrait: Anonymous Unknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.