A long time ago I would search through record stores, and one day, I picked up this VHS tape featuring John Hammond. I took it home and watched it. I don't have that VHS tape today, but I do have the memories of his playing style and what he said. John was my first introduction to playing the steel national guitar and harmonica.
One fabulous bluesman, superb harp player, guitar picking, and a singing powerhouse. I love his music, especially on Little Big Man. Ride Till I Die. Whoa, Hey Now.
It tickled me how he turned the broken-string situation into part of the show. Saw him do it 2 or 3 times in a single concert in Austin (he was beating the hell out of those strings). He played John Philip Sousa marches on the harmonica while he replaced the strings.
i was 15 , and john played the community college , ft mac , canada And it changed my life, , i was the youngest kid in the theatre , i went home and picked up my guitar, i aint put it down since............
Truly great musician, son of a great producer (Dylan, Billie Holiday, etc). He was my introduction to the blues back in the 60's and has played with the best of the best throughout his career. His skill is exceptional.
Saw him play at a small club in Halifax NS when I was in first year university. Talked some of my buddies who weren't familiar with him to come with me. I had to borrow someone's ID since I was underage. What a hell of a show it was! I had HUGE expectations going in and I was not disappointed. A legend!
I think this was from Minnesota Public TV around '83. He did a few songs in a half hour show. Around the same time I was turned onto his Country Blues record. It all blew me away and left a huge impression on me.
I remember seeing John open for Little Charlie and the Nightcats around 1990 in Palm Bay Fl. He put on an amazing show that night then came over and stood with me and my girl to watch Little Charlie play. I could tell he was diggin my girl (a 6ft blonde swim-ware model) and we ended up talking and drinking with him most of the night, He was a very cool guy and even let me play his National Steel-body later on (im a slide player too). I remember him being really interested in Little Charlies Telecaster that he had custom made with 3 P-90 pickups, it sounded amazing in Charlies hands! That was a fun night for sure and amazing music!
Not one of but the most powerful performance witnessed of my life was watching this human wrecking ball tear down the Double Door “Charlotte” back around 88 or 89? WOW!
I was at Merlefest trying to stay away from the crowds going to the headline stages. I accidently moseyed into building and Hammond was playing on a small stage to a very under sized crowd. I think I won the day as he was a killer. Probably the best show of the festival and nobody saw it hardly. ALso discovered Harry Manx, also playing to a very small crowd. He he pretty unique.
im wondering if it was the blues explosion? the year john and srv played the infamous montreux jazz fest...........either way , i bet your dad was one cool cat! peace n luv
Interesting! Australian made video. I was trying to recall whether it was ‘83 or ‘85 I crossed paths with him in an ABC Perth studio. I was thinking ‘82 because I was hosting an Aussie Bluegrass musician & I recall a studio conversation about the merits of Glen Morangie Whisky about which my Bluegrasser, wrote a tune about! 😄 But… could have been ‘85.
Awesome! No wonder so many legendary guitarists played BEHIND this guy, backing him up...Robbie Robertson, Duane Allman, and of course, Jimi Hendrix, among others!!
Bon souvenir ! Nous avions vu ce gars au Rising Sun de Montréal sur la rue Sainte-Catherine au début des années 80. Beaucoup d'énergie de blues venant de son âme et de ses vibrations spirituelles wow ! Il avait pété une corde en jouant et nous avions tous bien ri ensemble 😁
I saw this one man multi-insrument which included, drums, singer sole performer/genious at The Arch in AnArbor, Mi. I'm here to tell you. Best Concert Ever !!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't dispute what you say, but two of my other guys' favorite albums are Sleep Man Blues, Geoff Muldaur and Blues rags and Hollers, Koerner, Ray and Glover
I saw him open for Stevie Ray Vaughan and he was astounding ... but the crowd was extremely disrespectful, wanting only SRV. It was embarrassing to be in that audience.
I've been fortunate to see him several times, but always in a right venue. One small enough he sat at the bar on his break, and nobody bothered him at all. That was a show, he played a long time for a less than full house. Place was a dump, don't know who booked him in.
I heard Stevie Ray many times at the Cellar Club in Ft Worth when he was with Blackbird, where and when did you see Hammond, what a show! two masters doesn't get much better than that!
That happened to me in Cambridge MA. He opened for Roomful of Blues and the people at the table next to me wouldn't shut up while he was playing. I finally got up and went to them and told them to STFU! All 140lbs of me. They must have thought I had a gun. HAHA.
.i played darts with this legend. we talked about when he and joni were an item. i gave him a brand new cowichan island indian sweater! he invited me to NYC...but i was broke...
Just heard Bonnie Raitt interviewed by Marc Maron on his WTF podcast April 2022, so came looking for John Hammond and some Ry Cooder too, based on the interview info.
@glen Becker, sorry to hear the Stevie Ray story, since, I am sure both artists had a great respect for each other.My mom and dad seen him with Judy Henskie He was 16 at the time.
Play 2 minutes of Rev. Gary Davis and compare it to this horse shit. This is derivative kiddy guitar compared to guys like Davis or Clarence Gatemouth Brown. Those guys are the definition of underrated. To be expected, the same people who like this probably lap up Eric Clapton's impersonation of the Blues. Seriously! Listen to this guys first album it's terrible
Life is not a competition, other than in the end, against oneself and you just sound slightly bitter about something? These guys you mention, they are all masters of their craft, as equally as John Hammond is of his, yet I doubt, for example, Rev. Gary Davis ever had a bad word to say about any of his contemporaries. In fact he shared his knowledge, teaching many of these 60's kids and would probably point you and any other backbiters out there, to some useful scripture to help wise up your ways and soothe your seemingly troubled soul. Peace.
@@s.j.downes2921, I'm with you... I was on the bill with John many times during the 60s... A VERY humble sincere young man, who both loved and lived the blues... John played just like John Hammond Jr... Why should he play like anybody else ? He always gives 110%, which was good enough for his audiences and me as well !!!
A long time ago I would search through record stores, and one day, I picked up this VHS tape featuring John Hammond. I took it home and watched it.
I don't have that VHS tape today, but I do have the memories of his playing style and what he said. John was my first introduction to playing the steel national guitar and harmonica.
One fabulous bluesman, superb harp player, guitar picking, and a singing powerhouse. I love his music, especially on Little Big Man.
Ride Till I Die. Whoa, Hey Now.
I have loved John Hammond for soooo long. What a killer sense of rhythm.
Just heard of him through an interview w/ George thorogood. Wow!
john Hammond is as legit as it gets.
I saw him live at the Cellar Door in Georgetown. Broke a string, keep on going with an awesome harmonica solo while changing the string. Small crowd
It tickled me how he turned the broken-string situation into part of the show. Saw him do it 2 or 3 times in a single concert in Austin (he was beating the hell out of those strings). He played John Philip Sousa marches on the harmonica while he replaced the strings.
John Hammond American treasure!
I saw him in Toronto in the 70s ripped on cids. What a show.
Wrote and sent a song to Mr Hammond, and he had the grace to listen to it. He's got both feet on the ground.
i was 15 , and john played the community college , ft mac , canada
And it changed my life, , i was the youngest kid in the theatre , i went home and picked up my guitar, i aint put it down since............
Lucky oil PATCH worker
do you still play?
He’s my all time favorite, I hope to see him one more time. Amazing he’s still touring some!
Truly great musician, son of a great producer (Dylan, Billie Holiday, etc). He was my introduction to the blues back in the 60's and has played with the best of the best throughout his career. His skill is exceptional.
Saw him play at a small club in Halifax NS when I was in first year university. Talked some of my buddies who weren't familiar with him to come with me. I had to borrow someone's ID since I was underage. What a hell of a show it was! I had HUGE expectations going in and I was not disappointed. A legend!
Met JH Jnr briefly once,in a radio station studio where he played a “ live to air” tune or two. Pleasant fella.
The best living country bluesman Amazing stuff
yea, he loves and I likes! that's letting it all hang out!! Hip, Hip Hurray!!
The Blues has one helluvah warrior in John Hammond
I think this was from Minnesota Public TV around '83. He did a few songs in a half hour show. Around the same time I was turned onto his Country Blues record. It all blew me away and left a huge impression on me.
Non avevo mai ascoltato questo blues man .. veramente bravo👏👏👏👏
saw John Hammond playing with Duke Robillard years ago in Memphis - incredible!
I remember seeing John open for Little Charlie and the Nightcats around 1990 in Palm Bay Fl. He put on an amazing show that night then came over and stood with me and my girl to watch Little Charlie play. I could tell he was diggin my girl (a 6ft blonde swim-ware model) and we ended up talking and drinking with him most of the night, He was a very cool guy and even let me play his National Steel-body later on (im a slide player too). I remember him being really interested in Little Charlies Telecaster that he had custom made with 3 P-90 pickups, it sounded amazing in Charlies hands! That was a fun night for sure and amazing music!
Saw him in concert once. He was great. A wild man 👍👍.
Not one of but the most powerful performance witnessed of my life was watching this human wrecking ball tear down the Double Door “Charlotte” back around 88 or 89? WOW!
I met him around 6 years ago I fixed a lamp for him. I was impressed😢 impressed
I was at Merlefest trying to stay away from the crowds going to the headline stages. I accidently moseyed into building and Hammond was playing on a small stage to a very under sized crowd. I think I won the day as he was a killer. Probably the best show of the festival and nobody saw it hardly. ALso discovered Harry Manx, also playing to a very small crowd. He he pretty unique.
Omg! I love John Hammond remember riding down the rode w/my daddy while he's blasting the caset tape!!! Great memories thanks!!
im wondering if it was the blues explosion? the year john and srv played the infamous montreux jazz fest...........either way , i bet your dad was one cool cat!
peace n luv
The show was Sounds, hosted by Donnie Sutherland. 1985! I used to have a copy on VHS! :)
Interesting! Australian made video. I was trying to recall whether it was ‘83 or ‘85 I crossed paths with him in an ABC Perth studio. I was thinking ‘82 because I was hosting an Aussie Bluegrass musician & I recall a studio conversation about the merits of Glen Morangie Whisky about which my Bluegrasser, wrote a tune about! 😄 But… could have been ‘85.
What a incredible voice John!!! Bravo!!!
Esse cara é um MONSTRO do COUNTRY BLUES. Eu fiquei arrebatado quando eu conheci .
Underrated musician
Blew me away first time I heard his version, like this, live. It still does!
Marc Maron and bonnie raitt interview thank you! I had no idea. Holy shit!!
One of my favourite dreams is to watch JHJ at the Winnipeg FolkFest!!! I've heard he really likes it there. 🎸🌟👏
Super!!! Beautiful!!!!
What a fantastic guitarist & bluesman. "Spider" John Koerner USED to play similarly to this circa
1963. 🎸👍
@T4TEXASTOM JOHNNYCAT
Don't forget 'bout Dave "Snaker" Ray
I first heard this in 71, and it is still great.
Saw him live in small bar in Georgetown with about 30 people there.
Awesome! No wonder so many legendary guitarists played BEHIND this guy, backing him up...Robbie Robertson, Duane Allman, and of course, Jimi Hendrix, among others!!
Not sure if John Jr played with JC or not, but John Sr may have produced him
***** i just turned 50
Bon souvenir ! Nous avions vu ce gars au Rising Sun de Montréal sur la rue Sainte-Catherine au début des années 80. Beaucoup d'énergie de blues venant de son âme et de ses vibrations spirituelles wow ! Il avait pété une corde en jouant et nous avions tous bien ri ensemble 😁
I saw this one man multi-insrument which included, drums, singer sole performer/genious at The Arch in AnArbor, Mi. I'm here to tell you. Best Concert Ever !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best blues by a white man I ever heard
I don't dispute what you say, but two of my other guys' favorite albums are Sleep Man Blues, Geoff Muldaur and Blues rags and Hollers, Koerner, Ray and Glover
the soul of a man ...
Now that, is the f***ing blues!!
the definition of "cool"
this Man really got the blues
He makes that harmonica wish it had never been born..
an amazing find
....chitarra e armonica💯💯💯💥💥🔥🔥
I saw him open for Stevie Ray Vaughan and he was astounding ... but the crowd was extremely disrespectful, wanting only SRV. It was embarrassing to be in that audience.
That is sad, I've seen it before at many other concerts.
I've been fortunate to see him several times, but always in a right venue. One small enough he sat at the bar on his break, and nobody bothered him at all. That was a show, he played a long time for a less than full house. Place was a dump, don't know who booked him in.
I heard Stevie Ray many times at the Cellar Club in Ft Worth when he was with Blackbird, where and when did you see Hammond, what a show! two masters doesn't get much better than that!
That happened to me in Cambridge MA. He opened for Roomful of Blues and the people at the table next to me wouldn't shut up while he was playing. I finally got up and went to them and told them to STFU! All 140lbs of me. They must have thought I had a gun. HAHA.
That's because this guy stinks, he is qualified to open for the Jonas Brothers
the best
Jesus gawd almighty
.i played darts with this legend. we talked about when he and joni were an item. i gave him a brand new cowichan island indian sweater! he invited me to NYC...but i was broke...
+chanan mattison Knew a Mattison from Montana. Could shoot a bow pretty well
Joni? Mitchell?
Excellent !!
He da Man
My mama loves him and is songs
Just heard Bonnie Raitt interviewed by Marc Maron on his WTF podcast April 2022, so came looking for John Hammond and some Ry Cooder too, based on the interview info.
strewth mind blowing there is that much going in and on hes like an orchestra
I got your first album and love it!
Wicked mon bloodclot wicked iya
Genius
John Hammond jr.His dad is John Hammond.Google his name to see how important he was to music
No bullshit blues at its best.
fantastic performance
yeah babe, now drop down mama, drop down low :)
@glen Becker, sorry to hear the Stevie Ray story, since, I am sure both artists had a great respect for each other.My mom and dad seen him with Judy Henskie He was 16 at the time.
Bravo
And he’s kana cute 💕❤️
God dam.
I tried to give you a like but it wouldent work? SO give yourself another thousand ! awsome !
yes
15 half assed Justin Bieber fans gave a thumbs down. Oh well.
My friend Gloria loves this guy. I can see why. He's pretty good for a white man. lol
Master
⚘
Little known fact, he staples the thumb pick to his hand.
Holy shit pass the hot sauce
I cannot find the music of the movie little big man, someone know the title please
F***ing Hell!
gaywin wideg
Great player, unfortunately he is looked down at by some who think he's only known because of who his father is. Total B.S., as far as I'm concerned.
No John no Willie DeVille
So that’s a resonator but it has frets right?
Get a wee bit uncomfortable when I listen to his solo stuff 'cause he's snow white recreating a Black mans misery. But love his amplified band.
It wasn't just our misery. Lots of folks had it bad
I'm sorry but that thing doesn't groove.
Over the top and ridiculous.
Play 2 minutes of Rev. Gary Davis and compare it to this horse shit. This is derivative kiddy guitar compared to guys like Davis or Clarence Gatemouth Brown. Those guys are the definition of underrated. To be expected, the same people who like this probably lap up Eric Clapton's impersonation of the Blues. Seriously! Listen to this guys first album it's terrible
Life is not a competition, other than in the end, against oneself and you just sound slightly bitter about something? These guys you mention, they are all masters of their craft, as equally as John Hammond is of his, yet I doubt, for example, Rev. Gary Davis ever had a bad word to say about any of his contemporaries. In fact he shared his knowledge, teaching many of these 60's kids and would probably point you and any other backbiters out there, to some useful scripture to help wise up your ways and soothe your seemingly troubled soul. Peace.
@@s.j.downes2921, I'm with you... I was on the bill with John many times during the 60s... A VERY humble sincere young man, who both loved and lived the blues... John played just like John Hammond Jr... Why should he play like anybody else ? He always gives 110%, which was good enough for his audiences and me as well !!!
Don't forget that he brought Bob Dylan and The Band together.