John Hartford
Birthday
1937/12/30
Day of death
2001/06/04 (63 years old)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Also know as
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Biography
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.
Acting
(1993) Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms
as Self
(2001) Down from the Mountain
as Self
(1981) The Return of the Beverly Hillbillies
as Fiddle Player
(1991) Banjoes, Fiddles & Riverboats: John Hartford and the General Jackson
as Himself
(2019) Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
as Self (archive footage)
(1990) The Civil War
as Various
(1973) Rock Concert
as Self
(1969) The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
as Self - Backup Musician
(1970) The Smothers Brothers Summer Show
as ---
(1967) The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
as ---
(1968) Bobbie Gentry
as Self
(1994) Baseball
as Voice
(1968) The Dick Cavett Show
as Self - Guest
(1994) Baseball
as (voice)