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My Take
John Hammond earns my deep respect as one of the most consequential figures in twentieth-century popular music, even though he rarely stood in the spotlight. A New Yorker and Yale man, he had an almost supernatural ear for talent and used it to push unknowns into history, all while championing civil rights. His 1986 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame confirms what insiders already knew. What moves me is his choice to be the discoverer rather than the star; he made others great. Without his instinct, many of the records I cherish simply would not exist.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- John Hammond
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・ハモンド
- Reading
- じょん・はもんど
- Born
- December 15, 1910 – July 10, 1987
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Dog
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- musician / record producer / composer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Yale University
Awards & achievements
- 1971 Grammy Trustees Award
- 1986 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was John Hammond born?
December 15, 1910 – July 10, 1987.
Where is John Hammond from?
John Hammond is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does John Hammond do?
John Hammond works as musician, record producer, composer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.