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Blues Legend John P. Hammond Passes Away at 83

3/5/2026

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John P. Hammond, renowned Delta blues singer and guitarist from 1960s Greenwich Village, died Saturday in Jersey City, New Jersey, at 83 from cardiac arrest.
His wife, Marla Hammond, confirmed the death.
Hammond was influenced by his father, a notable music producer, with blues as his lifelong passion.
In a 2010 interview, Hammond described the blues as "larger than life."
His legacy includes Pops Staples, who encouraged him to continue.

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John P. Hammond, renowned Delta blues singer and guitarist from 1960s Greenwich Village, died Saturday in Jersey City, New Jersey, at 83 from cardiac arrest.
His wife, Marla Hammond, confirmed the death.
Hammond was influenced by his father, a notable music producer, with blues as his lifelong passion.
In a 2010 interview, Hammond described the blues as "larger than life."
His legacy includes Pops Staples, who encouraged him to continue.