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John Hartford
artist

John Hartford

John Hartford is a bluegrass artist formed in 1937. 58 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.

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58
Releases
1968–2021
Active years
1937
Formed

Discography

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Cadillac Rag cover

Most popular

Cadillac Rag

1992 · 10 tracks

Singles & EPs

1

Live & compilations

12

Credits

1

Records John Hartford worked on for other artists — the roles are as credited on each release.

Collaborators

2

Community

More about John Hartford

John Hartford at a glance

Born in
New York City
From
United States
Active since
1953
Instruments
guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, voice
Labels
Warner Bros. Records
Educated at
Washington University in St. Louis, John Burroughs School

Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Children listed are those with their own public record, so the list may be incomplete.

About

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. 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.

John Hartford in brief

How many John Hartford releases are on Riffiter?
58 releases are catalogued, spanning 1968 to 2021.
When was John Hartford formed?
John Hartford formed in 1937.
What genre is John Hartford?
John Hartford is catalogued under Bluegrass.
What is the most recent John Hartford release on Riffiter?
Home Made Sugar and a Puncheon Floor, released in 2021.