First Name |
John
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Last Name |
Hartford
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Birthday |
30th December, 1937
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Birthplace |
New York City, New York
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Died |
4th June, 2001
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Place of Death |
Nashville, Tennessee
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Buried |
Spring Hill Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
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Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn
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Nationality |
American
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Occupation Text |
Singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, dancer, towboat and steamboat pilot
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Occupation |
Songwriter
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Music Genre (Text) |
Bluegrass, country, folk, old-time
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Music Genre |
Country
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Year(s) Active |
1953–2001
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Music Style |
Folk, Progressive Country, Neo-Traditional Folk, Pop/Rock, Country-Rock, Country-Folk, Country-Pop, Progressive Bluegrass, Bluegrass, Old-Timey, Traditional Country, Fiddle
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Music Mood |
Literate, Amiable/Good-Natured, Earthy, Organic, Lively, Whimsical, Fun, Summery, Playful, Relaxed, Rollicking
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Instrument |
Banjo, Guitar, Songwriter, Vocals
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Instrument (text) |
Banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, vocals
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Record Label |
RCA, Warner Bros., Flying Fish, Rounder, Small Dog a'Barkin', Small Dog a'Barkin'
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Associated Acts |
Glen Campbell, The Dillards, Jamie Hartford, Down from the Mountain tour, John Hartford String Band, Down from the Mountain
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Official Websites |
http://www.johnhartford.com
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John Cowan Hartford (December 30, 1937 – June 4, 2001) 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. His most successful song is "Gentle on My Mind", which won three Grammy Awards and was listed in "BMI's Top 100 Songs of the Century". 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.