John Hartford

JOHN HARTFORD d2001. 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. His most successful song is "Gentle on My Mind" which won three Grammy Awards and was listed in "BMI's Top 100 Songs of the Century". He was posthumously inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in 2010