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Dr. John

Acting 77 (deceased) years old New Orleans, Louisiana, USA ★ 0.5
Born: November 20, 1941
Died: June 6, 2019

Biography

Malcolm 'Mac' John Rebennack Jr., better known by his stage name Dr. John, was an American singer and songwriter. His music combined blues, pop, jazz, boogie-woogie, funk, and rock and roll.

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 and his appearance at the Bath Festival of Blues and Progressive Music. He typically performed a lively, theatrical stage show inspired by medicine shows, Mardi Gras costumes, and voodoo ceremonies. Rebennack recorded thirty studio albums and nine live albums, as well as contributing to thousands of other musicians' recordings. In 1973 he achieved a top-10 hit single with "Right Place, Wrong Time".

The winner of six Grammy Awards, Rebennack was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by singer John Legend in March 2011. In May 2013, Rebennack received an honorary doctorate of fine arts from Tulane University.

External Links

🌐 Official Website 🎬 IMDb

Known For

Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker
Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker Self (archive footage) 2013
Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast
Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast Self - Singer (archive footage) 2019
Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me
Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me Self - Performer 2009
Johnny Winter: Pieces & Bits
Johnny Winter: Pieces & Bits 2001
Blues Brothers 2000
Blues Brothers 2000 The Louisiana Gator Boys 1998

Filmography

Acting Credits (54)

New Orleans That Was
New Orleans That Was Self 2022
Take Me to the River: New Orleans
Take Me to the River: New Orleans Self 2022
The Dancing Man of L.A.
The Dancing Man of L.A. Self (archive footage) 2021
Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast
Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast Self - Singer (archive footage) 2019
America's Musical Journey
America's Musical Journey Self 2018
Every Night's a Saturday Night
Every Night's a Saturday Night Self 2018
Monochrome: Black, White & Blue
Monochrome: Black, White & Blue Self 2017
The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac & His Music
The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac & His Music Self 2016
Dr John . feat.Arturo Sandoval & Sarah Morrow -Live At Avio Session Basel
Dr John . feat.Arturo Sandoval & Sarah Morrow -Live At Avio Session Basel vocals, piano 2014
All My Friends - Celebrating the Songs & Voice of Gregg Allman
All My Friends - Celebrating the Songs & Voice of Gregg Allman Himself 2014
Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker
Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker Self (archive footage) 2013
Dr. John featuring Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys: Locked Down Live at the Brooklyn Academy of Music
Dr. John featuring Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys: Locked Down Live at the Brooklyn Academy of Music 2012
Dr. John & The Lower 911 - Montreux Jazz Festival
Dr. John & The Lower 911 - Montreux Jazz Festival 2011
Treme
Treme 2010
Treme
Treme Self 2010
Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me
Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me Self - Performer 2009
The Blind Boys of Alabama - Live in New Orleans
The Blind Boys of Alabama - Live in New Orleans 2009
Tootie's Last Suit
Tootie's Last Suit Self 2009
Fats Domino: Walkin' Back to New Orleans
Fats Domino: Walkin' Back to New Orleans Self 2008
Live from Abbey Road: Best of Season 1
Live from Abbey Road: Best of Season 1 Self 2006
New Orleans: Music in Exile
New Orleans: Music in Exile Himself 2006
Dr. John - Live At Montreux 1995
Dr. John - Live At Montreux 1995 himself 2005
Lightning in a Bottle
Lightning in a Bottle Self 2004
Whoopi's Littleburg
Whoopi's Littleburg 2004
Johnny Winter: Live
Johnny Winter: Live Self 2003
Piano Blues
Piano Blues Self 2003
Johnny Winter: Pieces & Bits
Johnny Winter: Pieces & Bits 2001
Christina Aguilera: My Reflection
Christina Aguilera: My Reflection Self - Guest 2001
David Sanborn & Friends | The Super Session
David Sanborn & Friends | The Super Session Self 2001
Blues Brothers 2000
Blues Brothers 2000 The Louisiana Gator Boys 1998
Keb' Mo': Sessions at West 54th
Keb' Mo': Sessions at West 54th Himself 1997
A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan
A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan Self 1996
Live from the House of Blues
Live from the House of Blues 1995
Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel Dr. John 1994
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien Self - Musical Guest 1993
Marianne Faithfull: Blazing Away
Marianne Faithfull: Blazing Away Piano 1990
Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band
Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band Self 1990
MTV Unplugged
MTV Unplugged Self 1989
Candy Mountain
Candy Mountain Henry 1988
B.B. King & Friends
B.B. King & Friends Self 1987
Energy and How to Get It
Energy and How to Get It 1981
Pray TV
Pray TV Dr. John and The Holy Moley Singers 1980
CBS News Sunday Morning
CBS News Sunday Morning Self 1979
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Our Guests at Heartland 1978
The Last Waltz
The Last Waltz Self 1978
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live Self - Musical Guest 1975
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live Self - Cameo (uncredited) 1975
Soundstage Blues Summit In Chicago: Muddy Waters And Friends
Soundstage Blues Summit In Chicago: Muddy Waters And Friends Self/Performer 1974
Dr John: New Orleans Swamp
Dr John: New Orleans Swamp Himself 1974
Rock Concert
Rock Concert Self 1973
The Midnight Special
The Midnight Special Self 1972
Stamping Ground
Stamping Ground Self 1971
The Fat Black Pussycat
The Fat Black Pussycat Witness (uncredited) 1963
King Bee - The Slim Harpo Story
King Bee - The Slim Harpo Story Self

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