Grammy Award Winner
In addition to art scholars and Hollywood actors, the Vanderbilts also have some talented musicians in their families. A prime example is John P. Hammond. He has Vanderbilt blood (and talent) through Emily Vanderbilt Sloane Hammond, his paternal grandmother. He has become well known in the blues music scene for over half a century.
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The Cornelius Vanderbilt descendent is musically gifted, and his biggest achievement was winning a Grammy Award. That’s right; this guy won the award for Best Traditional Blues Album in 1985. Believe it or not, Hammond is still performing now. Needless to say, he didn’t need the Vanderbilt name to earn recognition.