Grammy-Winning Blues Musician Dead at 83

Renowned blues guitarist John Hammond, who won a Grammy and was nominated for several others, died over the weekend. He was 83.

Canadian musician Paul James, a close friend and peer of Hammond, shared the sad news in a Facebook post.

"Marla Hammond called me yesterday with the heartbreaking news that my dear friend John Hammond has passed away. The blues world has lost a giant. I’ve lost my best friend. My heart goes out to Marla and the family. Rest easy, John," James wrote.

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