American guitarist, songwriter and producer. Born : March 31, 1942 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. Died : March 28, 2013 in New York City, New York. Hugh played as session man with many artists including : Aretha Franklin, Paul Simon, Roberta Flack, Paul and Linda McCartney, John Lennon, Van Morrison, Neil Diamond, B. B. King, Billy Joel, Kenny Loggins, Steely Dan, Bob Dylan, Lou Donaldson, Jimmy Rushing, Andrés Calamaro.
Known for playing on the guitar and harmonica.
Father of Scott McCracken, Marc Langanus, Jodi McCracken Capitanelli and Kimberly Hope.
Brother of Rev. Don McCracken.
