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John Hartford
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…
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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. 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.
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2019
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2001
Down from the Mountain
Movie Self
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2000
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Movie Thanks
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1994
Baseball
TV show Voice
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1993
Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms
Movie Self
- 1991
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1990
The Civil War
TV show Various (voice)
- 1988
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1981
The Return of the Beverly Hillbillies
Movie Fiddle Player
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1973
Rock Concert
TV show Self
- 1970
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1969
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
TV show Self - Backup Musician
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1968
Bobbie Gentry
TV show Self
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1968
The Dick Cavett Show
TV show Self - Guest
- 1967
