John Hartford
Bluegrass, Musical Artist
1937 – 2001
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Who was John Hartford?
John Cowan Hartford was an American folk, country and bluegrass composer and musician known for his mastery of the fiddle and banjo, as well as for his witty lyrics, unique vocal style, and extensive knowledge of Mississippi River lore. Hartford performed with a variety of ensembles throughout his career, and is perhaps best known for his solo performances where he would interchange the guitar, banjo, and fiddle from song to song. He also invented his own shuffle tap dance move, and clogged on an amplified piece of plywood while he played and sang.
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- Born
- Dec 30, 1937
New York City - Also known as
- John Cowan Harford
- Hartford, John
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Washington University in St. Louis
- Lived in
- St. Louis
- Died
- Jun 4, 2001
Nashville
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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