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Key moments and achievements from John Hammond's life.
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Recording Milestone
John Hammond released his self-titled debut album on Vanguard Records in 1963, becoming one of the first white American artists to record a traditional blues album during the folk music boom. The record helped introduce acoustic country blues to a wider audience and established Hammond as a serious interpreter of the genre.
Recording Milestone
John Hammond released his self-titled debut album on Vanguard Records in 1963, becoming one of the first white American artists to record a traditional blues album during the folk music boom. The record helped introduce acoustic country blues to a wider audience and established Hammond as a serious interpreter of the genre.
Musical Collaboration
Hammond recorded and performed with Levon Helm's New Hawks, the group that would later become The Band, one of the most influential rock groups in history. These collaborations connected Hammond to the roots music movement that would shape American popular music for decades.
Musical Collaboration
Hammond recorded and performed with Levon Helm's New Hawks, the group that would later become The Band, one of the most influential rock groups in history. These collaborations connected Hammond to the roots music movement that would shape American popular music for decades.
Musical Collaboration
In the mid-1960s, Hammond befriended and performed alongside Jimi Hendrix in the New York blues scene before Hendrix achieved international fame. Their collaboration was part of a fertile period in which Hammond also worked with other legendary musicians including Eric Clapton, Duane Allman, and Dr. John.
Musical Collaboration
In the mid-1960s, Hammond befriended and performed alongside Jimi Hendrix in the New York blues scene before Hendrix achieved international fame. Their collaboration was part of a fertile period in which Hammond also worked with other legendary musicians including Eric Clapton, Duane Allman, and Dr. John.
Won Award
In 1985, Hammond earned his first Grammy Award for his performance on the album Blues Explosion. The award recognized his outstanding contribution to the blues genre and validated decades of dedication to keeping traditional blues alive for contemporary audiences.
Won Award
In 1985, Hammond earned his first Grammy Award for his performance on the album Blues Explosion. The award recognized his outstanding contribution to the blues genre and validated decades of dedication to keeping traditional blues alive for contemporary audiences.
Award Nominations
Between 1993 and 2006, Hammond received six additional Grammy Award nominations, reflecting his continued artistic excellence and relevance over a career spanning more than four decades. Each nomination recognized different aspects of his mastery of blues guitar and vocal performance.
Award Nominations
Between 1993 and 2006, Hammond received six additional Grammy Award nominations, reflecting his continued artistic excellence and relevance over a career spanning more than four decades. Each nomination recognized different aspects of his mastery of blues guitar and vocal performance.
Won Award
In 2011, Hammond was named Acoustic Artist of the Year at the Blues Music Awards and inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame. These dual honors cemented his legacy as one of the most important interpreters of traditional blues music across a career spanning six decades.
Won Award
In 2011, Hammond was named Acoustic Artist of the Year at the Blues Music Awards and inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame. These dual honors cemented his legacy as one of the most important interpreters of traditional blues music across a career spanning six decades.
John Hammond passed away
