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.

Born:

Dec 30, 1937 In New York City, New York, USA

Movie/TV Credits:

11

First Appeared:

In the series The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour 1967-02-05

Latest Project:

Movie Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music 2019-08-30