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John Paul Hammond (born November 13, 1942) is an American singer and musician. The son of record producer John H. Hammond, he is sometimes referred to as John Hammond Jr.
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. In his service 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. [1]
This is the Official site of Blues Hall of Fame artist John Hammond, one of the world's premier acoustic blues players. At 19, John Hammond hitchhiked to Los Angeles to start his career. Now, 40 years later, he's created a blues repertoire that spans generations.
So Many Roads is a 1965 studio album by John P. Hammond, backed by several musicians who would go on to form The Band . Recording and release. So Many Roads was recorded shortly after Ronnie Hawkins ' backing band The Hawks had hit out on their own, eventually naming themselves The Band.
Sep 8, 2023 · John P. Hammond, the ‘P’ for Paul Robeson, the famous singer and civil rights activist, grew up in the formidable shadow of his father but John P. didn’t seem to mind. It must have been a blast to be the one to advise Bob Dylan on backup musicians and recording studio politics.
Oct 4, 2021 · Looking back at the contributions of John Hammond, the legendary record producer who unearthed the likes of Robert Johnson, Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen.
John Hammond, American record producer, promoter, talent scout, and music critic who discovered and promoted several major figures of popular music, from Count Basie and Billie Holiday to Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen. He is regarded as the most important nonmusician in the history of jazz.
