John Hartford
December 30, 1937 (86 years old) in New York City, New York, USA
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. 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.
Known For
Credits
- 2019 · Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music as Self (archive footage)
- 2001 · Down from the Mountain as Self
- 1994 · Baseball as Various (voice)
- 1994 · Baseball as Self (voice)
- 1994 · Baseball as Voice
- 1993 · Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms as Self
- 1991 · Banjoes, Fiddles & Riverboats: John Hartford and the General Jackson as Himself
- 1990 · The Civil War as Various
- 1981 · The Return of the Beverly Hillbillies as Fiddle Player
- 1973 · Rock Concert as Self
- 1970 · The Smothers Brothers Summer Show as
- 1969 · The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour as Self - Backup Musician
- 1968 · Bobbie Gentry as Self
- 1968 · The Dick Cavett Show as Self - Guest
- 1967 · The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour as