Dr. John

Dr. John

Dr. John is a Grammy Award-winning New Orleans musician, whose name is virtually synonymous with the party vibe of the Crescent City.

Fast Facts

Name: Malcolm John Rebennack, Jr.
Also Known As: Mac Rebennack; Dr. John The Night Tripper
Born: November 21, 1940
Genres: Rock, R&B; Blues
Origin: New Orleans, Louisiana
Active: 1950s-Present
Albums: 33
Labels: Atco, Blue Notetraditional
Awards: 3 Grammy Awards
Shot in the hand during a 1961 barroom brawl; gave up guitar and concentrated on keyboards
2008 inducted into The Louisiana Music Hall Of Fame
Muppet character Dr. Teeth is based on him

Career

Dr. John began his career as a session musician in the 1950's. He did not release his first album until 1968. His solo work combines New Orleans R&B; with rock and blues.

Notable Recordings

Categories

Entertainment | Music | Rock | R&B

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The Huntsville Times: "Dr. John in a class all his own" (2007)
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YouTube: "Goin' Back to New Orleans"
YouTube: "Big Chief" with Professor Longhair, Earl King and The Meters
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YouTube: "I Walk on Guilded Splinters" Live 1970

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Rolling Stone: "Native Son: Dr. John" (2005)
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