John Hammond (record producer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Hammond (record producer)

American record producer, civil rights activist and music critic

Date of Birth: 15-Dec-1910

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 10-Jul-1987

Profession: composer, record producer, musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

John Henry Hammond II (December 15, 1910 – July 10, 1987) was an American record producer, civil rights activist, and music critic from the 1930s to the early 1980s.
In his service as a talent scout, Hammond became one of the most influential figures in 20th-century popular music.
He is the father of famous blues musician John P.
Hammond. Hammond was instrumental in sparking or furthering 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, Pete Seeger, Babatunde Olatunji, Aretha Franklin, George Benson, Freddie Green, Leonard Cohen, Arthur Russell, Jim Copp, Asha Puthli and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
He is also largely responsible for the revival of delta blues artist Robert Johnson's music.