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Dr. John

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…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
November 21st, 1941
Died
June 6th, 2019
Genres
Labels
Rhino
Elektra
Atlantic
ATCO Records
Warner Bros. Records
Last updated: December 24th, 2024·MusicBrainz

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