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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. 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.
Birth Name
John Cowan Harford
Born
Thursday, 30 December 1937
Died
Monday, 04 June 2001
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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Hugh Hefner's After Dark: Speaking Out in America | Self - Singer-Composer | 2018 |
The Legend Lives on: A Tribute to Bill Monroe | Self | 2003 |
Down from the Mountain | Self | 2001 |
Baseball | Various / Self | 1994 |
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music | Self | 1993 |
Banjoes, Fiddles & Riverboats: John Hartford and the General Jackson | Himself / Self | 1991 |
The Civil War | Various | 1990 |
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour | Self | 1988 |
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour: The 20th Reunion | Self | 1988 |
Late Night with David Letterman | Self | 1982 |
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