Grammy-Winning Blues Musician Dead at 83
Renowned blues guitarist John Hammond, who won a Grammy and was nominated for several others, died over the weekend. He was 83. Canadian musician Paul James, a close friend and peer of Hammond, shared the sad news in a Facebook post. "Marla Hammond called me yesterday with the heartbreaking news that my dear friend John Hammond has passed away. The blues world has lost a giant. I’ve lost my best friend. My heart goes out to Marla and the family. Rest easy, John," James wrote . "I’ve just been going through the photos we’ve shared over the years — from the Horseshoe Tavern to Albert’s Hall, from London to Montreal, to Edmonton to Ottawa — and each picture tells a story of great music, great people, and unforgettable nights.” He was such an inspiration to me, I'll miss him terribly...." Hammond's work remembered The son of record producer John Henry Hammond Jr., John Paul Hammond (who was also sometimes referred to as John Hammond Jr.) was born in New Yo...
