How old was John Henry Hammond?

John Henry Hammond died on July 10, 1987 at the age of 76.

When is John Henry Hammond's birthday?

John Henry Hammond was born on December 15, 1910.

Where was John Henry Hammond born?

John Henry Hammond was born in New York City.

What is John Henry Hammond's zodiac sign?

John Henry Hammond's zodiac sign is Sagittarius.

What is John Henry Hammond's nationality?

John Henry Hammond is a citizen of United States.

What does John Henry Hammond do?

John Henry Hammond is known as musician, record producer, composer.

Who has John Henry Hammond been married to?

According to Wikidata, John Henry Hammond's spouses include Esme O'Brien, Jemison McBride.

How many children did John Henry Hammond have?

Wikidata lists 3 children of John Henry Hammond.

John Henry Hammond

American record producer, civil rights activist and music critic (1910–1987)

Died aged 76SagittariusUnited States

Biography

John Henry Hammond Jr. (December 15, 1910 – July 10, 1987) was an American record producer, civil rights activist, and music critic active from the 1930s to the early 1980s. As a talent scout, Hammond became one of the most influential figures in 20th-century popular music. He is the father of blues musician John P. Hammond.

Hammond sparked or advanced numerous musical careers, including those of Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Benny Goodman, Harry James, Charlie Christian, Billie Holiday, Count Basie, Teddy Wilson, Big Joe Turner, Fletcher Henderson, Pete Seeger, Babatunde Olatunji, Aretha Franklin, George Benson, Freddie Green, Leonard Cohen, Arthur Russell, Jim Copp, Asha Puthli, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Mike Bloomfield and Sonny Burke. He is also largely responsible for the revival of delta blues artist Robert Johnson's music.

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Family

Spouse(s): Esme O'BrienJemison McBride
Children: John P. HammondJason HammondDouglas Hammond
Parents: John Henry HammondEmily Vanderbilt Sloane

Awards & honours (2)

Grammy Trustees Award
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Quick answers about John Henry Hammond

How old was John Henry Hammond?: John Henry Hammond died on July 10, 1987 at the age of 76.
When is John Henry Hammond's birthday?: John Henry Hammond was born on December 15, 1910.
Where was John Henry Hammond born?: John Henry Hammond was born in New York City.
What is John Henry Hammond's zodiac sign?: John Henry Hammond's zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
What is John Henry Hammond's nationality?: John Henry Hammond is a citizen of United States.
What does John Henry Hammond do?: John Henry Hammond is known as musician, record producer, composer.
Who has John Henry Hammond been married to?: According to Wikidata, John Henry Hammond's spouses include Esme O'Brien, Jemison McBride.
How many children did John Henry Hammond have?: Wikidata lists 3 children of John Henry Hammond.