Pianists · 1941–2019
Dr. John
American singer-songwriter (1941-2019)
- Born
- 21 November 1941
New Orleans - Died
- 6 June 2019
New Orleans - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1950–
- Record labels
- Blue Note, Concord Records, GRP Records, Warner Music Group, Atco Records
- Discography
- 62 albums
Biography
Dr. John was a jazz musician who played piano, guitar, musical keyboard and organ. Dr. John was born on 21 November 1941 in New Orleans and died on 6 June 2019 in New Orleans. The music is usually filed under blues, rock music and rhythm and blues. Record labels: Blue Note, Concord Records, GRP Records and Warner Music Group. The discography here lists 62 albums, from “Gris-Gris” (1968) to “Live at Rockpalast 1999” (2026). Honours include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2011), Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance (2013) and MOJO Awards.
Malcolm John Rebennack Jr. (November 20, 1941 – June 6, 2019), better known by his stage name Dr. John, was an American singer, songwriter and pianist. His music combined New Orleans blues, jazz, R&B, soul and funk. Active as a session musician from the late 1950s until his death, he gained a following in the late 1960s after the release of his album Gris-Gris (1968) and his appearance at the Bath Festival of Blues and Progressive Music (1970). He typically performed a lively, theatrical stage show inspired by medicine shows, Mardi Gras costumes, and voodoo ceremonies. Rebennack recorded thirty studio albums and nine live albums, as well as contributing to thousands of other musicians' recordings. In 1973, he achieved a top-10 hit single with "Right Place, Wrong Time". He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Awards
- 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- 2013 Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance
- MOJO Awards
- Blues Music Award
- Grammy Award for Best Blues Album
Books about Dr. John
- Dr. John Ward's TrustEdwin John Tongue · 1951
- Dr. John De La Howe Industrial School, Willington, S.CUnited States. Office of Education · 1926
The effects of childhood trauma on adult perception and worldviewAsa Don Brown · 2008- Drs. John H. Schlichte BergenKunsthandel Drs. John H. Schlichte Bergen · 1992
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Dr. John play?
Dr. John is known for playing piano, guitar, musical keyboard and organ.
When and where was Dr. John born?
Dr. John was born 21 November 1941 in New Orleans.
What are Dr. John's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Gris-Gris (1968), Babylon (1969), Remedies (1970), The Sun, Moon & Herbs (1971) and Dr. John’s Gumbo (1972).
External links
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