{"product_id":"john-hammond-rough-tough","title":"John Hammond - Rough \u0026 Tough","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver a career spanning more than fifty years, Grammy winner \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Hammond\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has stood as one of the most compelling torchbearers of solo acoustic blues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRising to prominence during the 1960s folk revival, Hammond steered clear of the electric trends of the era in favor of a raw, unadulterated approach. With just his battered acoustic guitar, rack- mounted harmonica, and deeply expressive vocal delivery, he captures the fiery essence and unfiltered grit of the genre's earliest pioneers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRough \u0026amp; Tough\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e finds the blues titan in total command of his craft, tackling a handpicked selection of post- war Chicago standards alongside a pair of his own compelling original tracks. From the raw, foot-stomping groove of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Statesboro Blues\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the driving rhythm of Muddy Waters classics to a surprisingly swinging rendition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Chattanooga Choo Choo,\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e John Hammond breathes fresh vitality into every bar. His uncompromising virtuosity and instinctual groove earned this landmark solo set a Grammy nomination for Best Traditional Blues Album in 2009.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngineered with Chesky's trademark minimalist technique, this release places you directly inside the acoustic space, capturing every subtle string squeak, foot tap, and vocal nuance with astounding transparency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRough \u0026amp; Tough\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is reissued on Stereo Hybrid SACD and 180g 'One-step Pressing' light orange vinyl LP, as part of the Chesky Original Masters series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHESKY","offers":[{"title":"180g Light Orange Vinyl LP","offer_id":59733880406361,"sku":"SDZ-53936","price":46.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hybrid SACD","offer_id":59733880439129,"sku":"SDZ-53937","price":28.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/3455\/0945\/files\/PROP_20261003_0758_072208_521_v_4895241453267_003.jpg?v=1791285000","url":"https:\/\/spindizzyrecords.com\/products\/john-hammond-rough-tough","provider":"Spindizzy Dublin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}