John Hartford
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"John Cowan Hartford" was an United States/American folk music/folk, country music/country and Bluegrass music/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. Hartford performed with a variety of ensembles throughout his career, and is perhaps best known for his solo performances where he would interchange the guitar, banjo, and fiddle from song to song. He also invented his own shuffle tap dance move, and clogging/clogged on an amplified piece of plywood while he played and sang.

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