Honky Tonk, Pt. 1

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The rock and roll era's first great instrumental hit was born in Lima, Ohio during a series of one-night stands by Bill Doggett and his Combo in 1956. Doggett had already established his jazz reputation many years before with his own band, then writing, arranging, and playing the organ for the Ink Spots, Louis Jordan, and Ella Fitzgerald. In fact, many attribute Louis Jordan's hit "Saturday Night Fish Fry" to Bill Doggett although Louis took the writing credit. As Bill would recount the origins of "Honky Tonk" years later, he said that it started out as… read more
The rock and roll era's first great instrumental hit was born in Lima, Ohio during a series of one-night stands by Bill Doggett and his Combo in… read more
The rock and roll era's first great instrumental hit was born in Lima, Ohio during a series of one-night stands by Bill Doggett and his Combo in 1956. Doggett had already establishe… read more

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William Ballard Doggett (February 16, 1916 – November 13, 1996) was an American jazz and rhythm and blues pianist and organist. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, his mother, a church pianist, introduced him to music when he was 9 years old. By the time he was 15, he had joined a Philadelphia area combo, playing local theaters and clubs while attending high school. He later sold his band to Lucky Millinder, and worked during the 1930s and early 1940s for both Millinder and arranger Jimmy Mundy. In 1942 he was hired as The Ink Spots' pianist and arranger. In 1949, he replaced W… read more
William Ballard Doggett (February 16, 1916 – November 13, 1996) was an American jazz and rhythm and blues pianist and organist. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, his mother, a church pian… read more
William Ballard Doggett (February 16, 1916 – November 13, 1996) was an American jazz and rhythm and blues pianist and organist. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, his mother, a church pianist, introduced him to music when he was 9 yea… read more

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