John Henry Hammond Jr. (December 15, 1910 – July 10, 1987) was an American record producer, civil rights activist, and music critic active from the 1930s to the early 1980s. In his service as a talent scout , Hammond became one of the most influential figures in 20th-century popular music. More @Wikipedia
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