Birthdate: November 20, 1941
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: New Orleans, United States
Died: June 6, 2019
Dr. John, the stage name of Malcolm John Rebennack Jr., was a celebrated American singer and songwriter renowned for blending New Orleans blues, jazz, funk, and R&B in his music. He was an active session musician starting in the late 1950s and gained prominence in the late 1960s with his album Gris-Gris. Dr. John was known for his lively and dramatic live performances, drawing inspiration from medicine shows, Mardi Gras, and voodoo ceremonies. He released numerous studio and live albums and achieved commercial success with the 1973 hit single “Right Place, Wrong Time.”
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