John Hammond, King Britt, King Britt May 2, 2008

A treasure of American roots music, John Hammond has spent 40 years entertaining audiences around the world with his intense, solo acoustic blues. A Grammy Award-winner and a four-time nominee, Hammond has shared the stage or recorded with many blues masters, including Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, John Lee Hooker and Howlin' Wolf.

This Philadelphia native is a pioneer of all things soulful, rhythmically textured and melodically provocative.

This Philadelphia native is a pioneer of all things soulful, rhythmically textured and melodically provocative.