Hammond, John

John Henry Hammond II (December 15, 1910, New York City, NY – July 10, 1987, New York City, NY) was an American record producer, civil rights activist, and music critic from the 1930s to the early 1980s. In his service as a talent scout, Hammond became one of the most influential figures in 20th-century popular music, and he was instrumental in sparking or furthering numerous musical careers, including those of Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen.

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Appeared 1 times at the same event as Bruce Springsteen.



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