Dr. John

Categories: Entertainment | Music | Rock | R&B
    • 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
  • Dr. John is a Grammy Award-winning New Orleans musician, whose name is virtually synonymous with the party vibe of the Crescent City.
  • 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

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