Carolyn Hester1961
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
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John Hammond Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for John Hammond, based on 5 World History Database records associated with United States of America.
5 records1961–19623 events1 places
Chronological biography
1961
Carolyn Hester1961
Hears Dylan's harmonica work on Carolyn Hester's album.
Columbia RecordsOctober 1961
John Hammond signs Dylan to Columbia Records
Columbia RecordsOctober 1961
Signs Bob Dylan to Columbia Records.
1962
The Freewheelin Bob Dylan1962
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
Titles and roles
Record Producer
Record provenance
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