John Hammond
American record producer, civil rights activist and music critic (1910-1987) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 76
John Henry Hammond Jr. 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.
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Bob Dylan John produced The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan (1963)
Benny Goodman John produced From Spirituals to Swing
Bessie Smith John produced Gimme a Pigfoot (1933)
Count Basie John produced From Spirituals to Swing
Sidney Bechet John produced From Spirituals to Swing
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Sonny Terry John produced From Spirituals to Swing
Alberta Hunter John produced Amtrak Blues
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