You've probably already seen the Guinness ad with John Hammond.
And you've hopefully seen both Rudimental and Lady Leshurr give their take on John Hammond’s impact on their personal journey, in the Guinness short film series.
The pioneering talent scout described himself as “the sometimes intolerant champion of tolerance” – and this series of short films featuring contemporary artists, shows us just how fresh his legacy remains, several decades on.
Given that Lianne La Havas boasts one of the finest voices of her generation, it's no surprise that she featured in the original Guinness ad ‘John Hammond – Intolerant Champion’ – and similarly, it's absolutely no surprise that she's in a perfect position to talk about the importance of nurturing talent.
As she says herself:
“Behind every great act there’s someone who has helped them and inspired them when searching for their voice. For many great artists it was John Hammond.”
As it happens, we're MASSIVE fans of Lianne La Havas here in LD – in fact, this particular writer immediately booked flights to Edinburgh to see her live upon hearing her breakthrough single 'Age'.
Cracking talent, cracking video.
#MadeOfMore
Brought to you by Bushmills Irish Whiskey Please drink responsibly. Over 18s only. Right across the city of Dublin, you will find dozens of pubs that have stood strong against the test of time. All of these pubs are packed full of history which has developed over generations, making them a key part of the […]
Brought to you by Bushmills Irish Whiskey Please drink responsibly. Over 18s only. Black Bush is an ideal Irish Whiskey for St Patrick’s Day Deciding what to get up to over the Bank Holiday can be stressful. You want to make sure that you’re really maximising your time off so it’s important to plan ahead. […]
Brought to you by Bushmills Irish Whiskey Please drink responsibly. Over 18s only. There is no question that Dublin is packed full of pubs that have stood strong against the test of time. The city is dotted with them, each with its very own unique individual history. Much like these pubs, Bushmills Irish Whiskey has […]
