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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.
He was a descendent of Patrick Henry and cousin of Tennessee Williams. His grandfather was a founder of the Missouri Bar Association and his father was a prominent doctor. At an early age, John fell in love with two things: music and the Mississippi River.
Leben. Früh spielte der in St. Louis aufgewachsene Hartford Banjo in lokalen Bluegrassgruppen, u. a. mit Doug und Rodney Dillard ( The Dillards ), mit denen er später zwei Alben Dillard-Hartford-Dillard (1977, 1980) einspielte und die einige seiner Stücke in ihr Repertoire übernahmen.
The last phase of John Hartford’s life was a period of re-evaluation. His marriage to Marie Barrett was his third and final, and he made it a point to become more involved in the lives of the children (a son and a daughter) from his first marriage. His son, Jamie, is a musician and songwriter active in Nashville and is enough of a player to ...
29. Mai 2014 · But he turned his back on that life, grew his hair long and got together with Norman Blake, Vassar Clements and Tut Taylor and recorded an incredible set of songs that still resonates with contemporary artists performing today, like Sam Bush.
- Alex Ashlock
5. Juni 2001 · Hartford died on June 4th in Nashville after a lengthy battle with cancer; he was sixty-three. Hartford was born on December 30, 1937 in New York City, though his family relocated to St. Louis...
6. Juni 2001 · John Hartford, a versatile musician known for mastering banjo, playing violin, performing comedy on television and writing one of country music's most recorded songs, ''Gentle on My Mind,''...
