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John Hammond Jr
A blues singer and guitarist, John Hammond is the son of the famed record producer and talent scout John Henry Hammond, Jr. John Hammond is characterized distinctly for playing acoustic and National Reso-Phonic guitars, while singing in a barrelhouse style.

He is also widely known for the sound that is compelling, complete, symmetrical and soulful with just his voice, guitar and harmonica. Although Hammond is critically acclaimed yet he has received only moderate commercial success. To-date, John has released twenty-nine albums.

In addition to albums on Hammonds credit, also are there one Grammy Award and four other nominations. Needless to say John has a strong fan base and has earned respect from the likes of an array of artists.

Artists like Roosevelt Sykes, John Lee Hooker, Duane Allman, Charlie Musselwhite and Robbie Robertson have contributed their musical talents to John Hammond's records. John Hammond was born on13 November 1942 in New York.

At the age of 20, he came up with his debut album on Vanguard Records in 1962. John was the only person who ever had both Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix in his band at the same time.

The two joined Hammond in the 1960s, when he played The Gaslight Cafe in New York. Hammond is also credited for helping boost The Band to wider recognition. In 1965, he recorded with several musicians of The Band and recommended them to Bob Dylan.

With Bob Dylon, John Hammond undertook a famed and tumultuous world tour. Hammond continued gaining moment, gathering acclaim and fans while releasing hit albums. He also provided the soundtrack for the 1970 film, Little vie starred Dustin Hoffman.

In the early part of the 1990s, Hammond narrated and produced a documentary entitled The Search for Robert Johnson. The documentary detailed the life of the legendary Delta bluesman, Robert Johnson.

That decade also saw Hammond releasing album for the Pointblank record label. Hammond has had a longstanding friendship with the songwriter Tom Waits. He performed Waits' songs on several occasions.

In 2001, Hammond released Wicked Grin, an album entirely of Tom Waits compositions. The album had one exception though, I know I've Been Changed. Tom Waits himself provided guitar work and backing vocals as well as producing the project of Wicked Grin.

As a producer, composer and lyricist of Wicked Grin, Wait was able to bring Hammonds unique sound into the realm of his own singular musical vision. The following year, John Hammond came up with Ready for Love.

The album was produced by David Hidalgo and received Los Lobos fame. Ready for Love included a cover version of the Mick Jagger, while Keith Richard penned, The Spider and the Fly.

With a recording release for almost every year John Hammond has played professionally. Also, with tens of thousands of live performances under his belt, it is significant that John has the ability to keep freshness in his each performance.

Music fans love Hammond for bringing the passion to the blues, which is a testament to the dedication and reverence he has for the musicians. Hammonds latest album, called Push Comes to Shove came out in the market in February 2007. Push Comes to Shove was produced by Garrett (G. Love) Dutton.

After touring biggest venues around the world, John Hammond is now all-set to rock the stage at the big music venue in your City. So, grab tickets to John Hammond and have the time of your life all over again with his hand clap feet tap event!