John Hammond

A Grammy-nominated musician, John Hammond is a master of the blues with a reputation as a musician’s musician. In his return performance on The Lyric stage, Hammond will perform another soulful evening of songs from his extensive repertoire of covers and original compositions. Called a “blues legend with a voice like Robert Johnson’s” by The New York Times, Hammond is known for his energetic reinterpretations of classic blues pieces. Combining raw vocals, impeccable skills on the guitar, and riffs on his harmonica, blues musician John Hammond’s performances are like no other.

Throughout his career, John Hammond has released over 34 albums and has never stopped touring. The blues veteran has been nominated for 8 Grammy awards and 22 Blues Music Awards. Hammond received the 1985 Grammy award for his performance of “Blues Explosion,” featuring Stevie Ray Vaughan, Koko Taylor, and many others. In 2011, Hammond was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame. His album Timeless, released in 2014, is a celebration of his 50 years working in the music industry. The album was recorded live and won the Acoustic Album of the Year award at the 2014 Blues Music Awards.