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John Hammond was listed as a musician, record producer and composer. John Hammond was born in New York City, New York, United States on December 15, 1910. Death is recorded on July 10, 1987, at the age of 76. Schooling on record includes Yale University. Listed accolades include Grammy Trustees Award (1971) and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1986).
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
- Occupation
- musician / record producer / composer
2. Background
- University
- Yale University
Awards & achievements
- 1971 Grammy Trustees Award
- 1986 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was John Hammond born?
Born December 15, 1910.
When did John Hammond die?
Died July 10, 1987, aged 76.
Where was John Hammond from?
John Hammond was from New York City, New York, United States.
What did John Hammond do?
John Hammond worked as musician, record producer, composer.
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