Columbia Records
John Hammond signs Dylan to Columbia Records
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
John Hammond Biography and Timeline
Follow John Hammond through 5 dated historical records for United States of America.
John Hammond, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
5Distinct records
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1961–1962Years on this page
1961
Columbia Records
Signs Bob Dylan to Columbia Records.
Role range: 1910-1987
Carolyn Hester
Bob Dylan plays harmonica on folk singer Carolyn Hesters eponymous third album, which brings his talents to the attention of the albums producer John Hammond
Carolyn Hester
Hears Dylan's harmonica work on Carolyn Hester's album.
Role range: 1910-1987
1962
The Freewheelin Bob Dylan
Tensions between Grossman and John Hammond led to Hammond being replaced as the producer of Dylans second album by the young African American jazz producer Tom Wilson
Records, sources and methodology
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