John Hartford
Biography
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
The Dick Cavett Show
Baseball
Baseball
The Civil War
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Rock Concert
The Return of the Beverly Hillbillies
All Movies (5)
- Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music2019 · as Self (archive footage)
- Down from the Mountain2001 · as Self
- Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms1993 · as Self
- Banjoes, Fiddles & Riverboats: John Hartford and the General Jackson1991 · as Himself
- The Return of the Beverly Hillbillies1981 · as Fiddle Player
All TV Shows (9)
- Baseball1994 · as Voice
- Baseball1994 · as (voice)
- The Civil War1990 · as Various (voice)
- Rock Concert1973 · as Self
- The Smothers Brothers Summer Show1970
- The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour1969 · as Self - Backup Musician
- Bobbie Gentry1968 · as Self
- The Dick Cavett Show1968 · as Self - Guest
- The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour1967