John Hartford
December 30, 1937 (87 years old) in New York City, New York, USA
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.
Known For
Credits
- 2019 ·Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Musicas Self (archive footage)
- 2001 ·Down from the Mountainas Self
- 1994 ·Baseballas Voice
- 1994 ·Baseballas (voice)
- 1993 ·Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Roomsas Self
- 1991 ·Banjoes, Fiddles & Riverboats: John Hartford and the General Jacksonas Himself
- 1990 ·The Civil Waras Various
- 1981 ·The Return of the Beverly Hillbilliesas Fiddle Player
- 1973 ·Rock Concertas Self
- 1970 ·The Smothers Brothers Summer Showas
- 1969 ·The Glen Campbell Goodtime Houras Self - Backup Musician
- 1968 ·Bobbie Gentryas Self
- 1968 ·The Dick Cavett Showas Self - Guest
- 1967 ·The Smothers Brothers Comedy Houras