John Hartford Autograph
John Cowan Hartford (December 30, 1937 – June 4, 2001) was an American folk, country, and 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. His most successful song is "Gentle on My Mind", which won three Grammy Awards and was listed in "BMI's Top 100 Songs of the Century". 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 clogged on an amplified piece of plywood while he played and sang. More about John Hartford
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Harford (he changed his name to Hartford later in life at the behest of Chet Atkins) was born on December 30, 1937, in New York City to parents Carl and Mary Harford. He spent his childhood in St. Louis, Missouri, where he was exposed to the influence that shaped much of his career and music: the Mississippi River. From the time he got his first job on the river, at age 16, Hartford was on, around, or singing about the river.
His early musical influences came from the broadcasts of the Grand Ole Opry and included Earl Scruggs, nominal inventor of the three-finger bluegrass style of banjo playing. Hartford said often that the first time he heard Earl Scruggs pick the banjo, it changed his life. By age 13, Hartford was an accomplished old-time fiddler and banjo player, and he soon learned to play guitar and mandolin as well. Hartford performed with his first bluegrass band while attending John Burroughs School, a local private high school. Read even more about John Hartford at Wikipedia
His early musical influences came from the broadcasts of the Grand Ole Opry and included Earl Scruggs, nominal inventor of the three-finger bluegrass style of banjo playing. Hartford said often that the first time he heard Earl Scruggs pick the banjo, it changed his life. By age 13, Hartford was an accomplished old-time fiddler and banjo player, and he soon learned to play guitar and mandolin as well. Hartford performed with his first bluegrass band while attending John Burroughs School, a local private high school. Read even more about John Hartford at Wikipedia
Traded items with a signature of John Hartford
The most expensive item with a signature of John Hartford (JOHN HARTFORD Hand Signed Photo Poster Framed (25-1/4” H x 14-1/4” W x 5/8” D)) was sold in September 2019 for $149.99 while the cheapest item (John Hartford Hand Signed Page The Great Atlantic + Pacific Tea Co A & P) found a new owner for $2.25 in December 2016. The month with the most items sold (2) was November 2010 with an average selling price of $18.97 for an autographed item of John Hartford. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in September 2019 with $149.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $8.28 was January 2023. In average, an autographed item from John Hartford is worth $27.50.
Most recently, these items with a signature of John Hartford were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
| Item Title | Price | Store | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 1971 John Hartford NYC Country Old Signed by David Gahr Contact Sheet Photo C72 | $26.52 | |
| COUNTRY FIDDLER/BANJO PLAYER JOHN HARTFORD (1937-2001) AUTOGRAPH 8 x 10 PHOTO~ | $26.00 | |
| Country Music/Fiddler JOHN HARTFORD (1937-2001) AUTOGRAPH 1967 ENCOUNTER PHOTO~ | $19.50 | |
| Country Music/Fiddler John Hartford (1937-2001) Autographed T Shirt Mole Lake WI | $28.44 | |
| COUNTRY MUSICIAN~FIDDLER JOHN HARTFORD (1937-2001) AUTOGRAPH 8 x 10 PHOTO~ | $8.28 | |
| Framed and Signed 8 x 10 Photo of JOHN HARTFORD Singer/Songwriter | $32.99 | |
| John Hartford - Gentle on My Mind - Maybellene - Glen Campbell Autograph 1969 | $19.95 | |
| John Hartford Country Music Autographed / Signed Photo Vintage Bluegrass | $9.99 | |
| JOHN HARTFORD Hand Signed Photo Poster Framed (25-1/4” H x 14-1/4” W x 5/8” D) | $149.99 | |
| JOHN HARTFORD JSA Coa Hand Signed 8x10 Photo Autograph | $99.00 | |
| John Hartford Signed Autographed Folk Country Bluegrass Music Photograph | $50.00 | |
| John Hartford signed folk music photo | $20.00 | |
| John Hartford Signed Photo | $17.94 | |
| RARE SIGNED VINTAGE John Hartford Poster 19 1/2 x 25 3/4 Bluegrass Legend | $96.00 | |
| STEAMBOAT IN A CORNFIELD By John Hartford - Hardcover- Autographed Hand Signed | $80.00 | |