(1942-03-31)March 31, 1942 Glen Ridge, New Jersey, United States
Died
March 28, 2013(2013-03-28) (aged 70) New York City, United States
Genres
Rock
Occupation(s)
Musician
Instrument(s)
Guitar
harmonica
mandolin
Years active
1960s–2013
Musical artist
Hugh Carmine McCracken (March 31, 1942 – March 28, 2013) was an American rock guitarist and session musician based in New York City, primarily known for his performance on guitar and also as a harmonica player. McCracken was additionally an arranger and record producer.[1][2]
^"Musicians' Institute". Mi.edu. March 2, 2009. Archived from the original on September 28, 2011. Retrieved November 8, 2011.
^Martin, Douglas (April 3, 2013). "Hugh McCracken, a Studio Musician in High Demand, Dies at 70". The New York Times. p. B8.
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