Dr. John (born Malcolm John Rebennack on 20 November 1941; died 6 June 2019) was an American singer, pianist, guitarist, and songwriter whose music combined
blues,
boogie woogie and
rock and roll. The winner of six Grammy awards, Rebennack was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by singer John Legend on Monday, March 14, 2011. He was variously known as Mac Rebennack, Dr. John Creaux,
Dr. John, the Night Tripper. Dr. John began making his own idiosyncratic music in the 19
60s. Along with
Professor Longhair, Dr. John is heir to the rich New Orleans tradition. He is perhaps best…
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