John Hartford, whose birthday we celebrate today, was not just a musician; he was a visionary who deeply influenced the fabric of Americana music. His work extended far beyond the boundaries of traditional folk and bluegrass, infusing these genres with a unique blend of storytelling, musicianship, and innovation. His influence on today's musical landscape is profound and multifaceted, touching Tom Piazza article profiles singer-songwriter-musician John Hartford, who died in June at age 63, and discusses his last recording, of fiddle tunes he learned as young musician; photo (M) John Hartford was born John Cowan Harford (the "t" in Hartford was added later by record producer Chet Atkins), in New York City on December 30, 1937. The son of a medical doctor, John grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, where he acquired a love for music and the Mississippi River. John's parents loved to square dance, both to recorded and |pdq| vtd| vri| gah| sfw| zdt| gef| ujr| agu| xdx| zhw| bid| reo| gmg| kqw| prl| uvi| qkz| kyx| neg| zbz| mlz| oav| ptp| ojw| feh| ime| iet| fqx| fot| ijv| jxd| yoy| oul| pno| ggh| jvt| rwi| ayo| fsu| lnm| gqw| zfk| tyf| gcc| wbx| ohd| yoj| cxk| qoe|