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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. The Civil War (1990) — Various (voice)
2. Baseball (1994) — Voice
3. The Dick Cavett Show (1968) — Self - Guest
4. The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1967)
5. Down from the Mountain (2001) — Self
6. The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour (1969) — Self - Backup Musician
7. The Return of the Beverly Hillbillies (1981) — Fiddle Player
8. Rock Concert (1973) — Self
9. The Smothers Brothers Summer Show (1970)
10. Bobbie Gentry (1968) — Self
11. Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms (1993) — Self
12. Banjoes, Fiddles & Riverboats: John Hartford and the General Jackson (1991) — Himself
13. Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music (2019) — Self (archive footage)
14. The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour: The 20th Reunion (1988) — Self