Born in New Orleans, Rebennack was a session musician in the 1950s, playing guitar and bass, later switching to piano after he injured his left ring finger protecting his bandmate, Ronnie Barron, from gunfire.
Can't tell you how many times I saw him open for Jerry and the JCB in the late 70s and early 80s--a bunch. I remember one in particular, when Jerry did his one solo gig at the good ole Capitol in Passaic, the Good Dr opened that one-tasty. He was a true individual and a walking encyclopedia of music and jazz. Play on, Brother John
>>>> Timmy boy, there are some times where you could show some more class and restraint... just sayin
Well, nobody went out like Col. Bruce Hampton. Nobody.
RIP Dr John. Interesting tidbit about where Dr. John got his stage name. From Wiki:
"Dr. John, a Senegalese prince, a medicinal and spiritual healer who came to New Orleans from Haiti. This free man of color lived on Bayou Road and claimed to have 15 wives and over 50 children. He kept an assortment of snakes and lizards, along with embalmed scorpions and animal and human skulls, and sold gris-gris, voodoo amulets that protected the wearer from harm."
Was fortunate to see Dr. John perform several times through the years from coast to coast.
I met him once at Blues Alley in D.C. in 1989 when I walked into his dressing room while looking for the restroom. He was sitting there with his girlfriend (wife?). They were all decked out in their voodoo garb, said hello and politely told me I had to head down the hall.
That was the first time I saw him, followed by a memorable night at Wolf Trap with The Neville Brothers and Buckwheat Zydeco, numerous shows at Seattle's Jazz Alley, and finally, at what turned out to be his last public performance, at the 2017 NOLA Jazzfest. I took the pictures above of him that day. That's him taking the stage for the last time and sitting and playing with his new band, the Gris-Gris Crew that included Charles Neville, who I also saw for the last time that day.
He played The Maritime Hall late 90s I sure he was Pissed off Said a lot of Shit that night. If anyone can find a copy lte me know. Peace FARE THEE WELL GOOD DR.
He played The Maritime Hall late 90s I sure he was Pissed off Said a lot of Shit that night. If anyone can find a copy lte me know. Peace FARE THEE WELL GOOD DR.
Dr. Kohn opened up for Jerry at my first few JGB shows at the Capitol Theatre in Passaic in 1981/1982.........I had the pleasure of seeing him many times over the ensuing 38 years.......RIP brother!
The Dr. was part of Ringo's All Star Band in '89, probably the most talent I've ever seen on one stage.
Levon Helm, Rick Danko, Jim Keltner, Billy Preston, Clarence Clemons, Nils Lofgren. Joe Walsh, and Max Weinberg sat in for almost the entire show that I saw. Five have passed on.
Dr. John Knew the End Was Near. He Recorded One Final Album
New originals, country-tinged covers and reworked classics highlight deceased Hall of Famer’s final, as-yet-unreleased album featuring Willie Nelson, Aaron Neville and Rickie Lee Jones
Looking forward to hearing that, thanks for the link, Sarah.
His family is still working out the funeral arrangements, but tributes are already happening. Here's some footage from one Kermit Ruffins put together at the Mother-In-Law Lounge:
Saw him every chance I had, 14 times and the last time I took my wife and she loved it too. She passed him up about 10 times because she was not familiar with his music.
I'm so glad I have this album - it's so good. It has all of these characters and The Band. Bss, if you guys were around I'd invite you over for a dance party. I'm having such a good time dancing to it.
I was listening to Nick Spitzer's American Routes show on NPR yesterday and caught this collection of past interviews and music. It's worth the listen;
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Damn. I love that guy and I’m
Damn. I love that guy and I’m going to miss him.
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Damn.
Damn.
I never had the opportunity to see him.
RIP to the Night Tripper!
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RIP Dr. John
RIP Dr. John
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc49DPUTMxk
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RIP
RIP
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Bruce Hampton did it better
Bruce Hampton did it better
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RIP Dr. John Godspeed
RIP Dr. John
Godspeed
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Born in New Orleans,
Born in New Orleans, Rebennack was a session musician in the 1950s, playing guitar and bass, later switching to piano after he injured his left ring finger protecting his bandmate, Ronnie Barron, from gunfire.
Damn. You find out some weird sh*t in the obits.
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Can't tell you how many times
Can't tell you how many times I saw him open for Jerry and the JCB in the late 70s and early 80s--a bunch. I remember one in particular, when Jerry did his one solo gig at the good ole Capitol in Passaic, the Good Dr opened that one-tasty. He was a true individual and a walking encyclopedia of music and jazz. Play on, Brother John
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Coolest surprise opener ever,
Coolest surprise opener ever, for me^
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An American treasure and
An American treasure and unique individual that we were lucky to have in our musical heritage. Rest in power, Mac.
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RIP Dr. John
RIP Dr. John
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Awww.....
Awww.....
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Another sad note
Another sad note
awesome
RIP
Timmy boy, there are some times where you could show some more class and restraint... just sayin
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>>>Bruce Hampton did it
>>>Bruce Hampton did it better
>>>> Timmy boy, there are some times where you could show some more class and restraint... just sayin
Well, nobody went out like Col. Bruce Hampton. Nobody.
RIP Dr John. Interesting tidbit about where Dr. John got his stage name. From Wiki:
"Dr. John, a Senegalese prince, a medicinal and spiritual healer who came to New Orleans from Haiti. This free man of color lived on Bayou Road and claimed to have 15 wives and over 50 children. He kept an assortment of snakes and lizards, along with embalmed scorpions and animal and human skulls, and sold gris-gris, voodoo amulets that protected the wearer from harm."
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RIP
RIP
"I'd rather go blind" (with Etta James)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnCgupoG2MA&fbclid=IwAR3lKV2Kt59EJnyawY0...
w/ Johnny Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giZhwtJqyX4&fbclid=IwAR2cMm8WWU_71BZiOP7...
"Ice Age"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ko38kSd1its&fbclid=IwAR0TKWY62dO8fTBbowP...
"Where you at Mule"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8E7nv83KAIw&fbclid=IwAR1k2goFjK5o5Yo5d72...
Dr. John Manley; Field House Syracuse, NY 7 April 1972
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fLEOtQO2us&fbclid=IwAR2xm3ckH1t_CeH41Pz...
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It was a good run.....
It was a good run.....
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Jerry, John & Dr John ~
Jerry, John & Dr John ~ Beacon Theater, NYC ~ 4/21/82
Goodnight Irene
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zID6Qx9CZqE
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this one hurt.
this one hurt.
what a classic.
what style, what soul, what a voice.
only saw him once i believe, really wanted to see him again the last couple of years.
what a bad motherfucker.
nelson told a funny story at the last show about being invited back to the dr.'s hotel room/dressing room or whatever and the scene inside.
rest in peace mac rebennack.
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Was fortunate to see Dr. John perform several times through the years from coast to coast.
I met him once at Blues Alley in D.C. in 1989 when I walked into his dressing room while looking for the restroom. He was sitting there with his girlfriend (wife?). They were all decked out in their voodoo garb, said hello and politely told me I had to head down the hall.
That was the first time I saw him, followed by a memorable night at Wolf Trap with The Neville Brothers and Buckwheat Zydeco, numerous shows at Seattle's Jazz Alley, and finally, at what turned out to be his last public performance, at the 2017 NOLA Jazzfest. I took the pictures above of him that day. That's him taking the stage for the last time and sitting and playing with his new band, the Gris-Gris Crew that included Charles Neville, who I also saw for the last time that day.
Gris-Gris Gumbo, ya-ya, hey now.....
R.I.P. Mac
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He played The Maritime Hall
He played The Maritime Hall late 90s I sure he was Pissed off Said a lot of Shit that night. If anyone can find a copy lte me know. Peace FARE THEE WELL GOOD DR.
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He played The Maritime Hall
He played The Maritime Hall late 90s I sure he was Pissed off Said a lot of Shit that night. If anyone can find a copy lte me know. Peace FARE THEE WELL GOOD DR.
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Dr. Kohn opened up for Jerry
Dr. Kohn opened up for Jerry at my first few JGB shows at the Capitol Theatre in Passaic in 1981/1982.........I had the pleasure of seeing him many times over the ensuing 38 years.......RIP brother!
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The Dr. was part of Ringo's
The Dr. was part of Ringo's All Star Band in '89, probably the most talent I've ever seen on one stage.
Levon Helm, Rick Danko, Jim Keltner, Billy Preston, Clarence Clemons, Nils Lofgren. Joe Walsh, and Max Weinberg sat in for almost the entire show that I saw. Five have passed on.
Nice quality pro-shot video for 30 years ago.
Special guest on accordian: Garth Hudson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrkeMIz3mq4
10:30 into the show, after 3 Ringo tunes, Iko Iko.
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This one hurts. He was the
This one hurts. He was the real deal
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Dr. John Knew the End Was
Dr. John Knew the End Was Near. He Recorded One Final Album
New originals, country-tinged covers and reworked classics highlight deceased Hall of Famer’s final, as-yet-unreleased album featuring Willie Nelson, Aaron Neville and Rickie Lee Jones
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/dr-john-last-album-846783/...
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Looking forward to hearing
Looking forward to hearing that, thanks for the link, Sarah.
His family is still working out the funeral arrangements, but tributes are already happening. Here's some footage from one Kermit Ruffins put together at the Mother-In-Law Lounge:
https://www.wwltv.com/mobile/article/news/new-orleans-piano-players-pay-...
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Too bad he had to die to get
Too bad he had to die to get his first thread on Viva. Lots of real big Dr John fans in here.
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>>Too bad he had to die to
>>Too bad he had to die to get his first thread on Viva.
Viva? Yeah, maybe. The zone...no.
A lot of people are real big Dr. John fans.
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Huge
Huge
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Here's some video of the
Here's some video of the locals second-lining through the Treme district:
https://www.okayplayer.com/music/watch-entire-city-new-orleans-salute-la...
This isn't even the actual funeral parade, which will be massive.
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Absolutely LOVED Dr. John and
Absolutely LOVED Dr. John and the night trippers
Saw him every chance I had, 14 times and the last time I took my wife and she loved it too. She passed him up about 10 times because she was not familiar with his music.
Just goes to tell ya........Go To The Fuckin Show
Before it is too late
RIP DJ
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https://youtu.be/VCFRKWnl-_I
https://youtu.be/VCFRKWnl-_I
All Dr. John appearances on David Letterman 1982-2008
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My favorite album is zu zu
My favorite album is zu zu man, but my favorite material that he’s ever played was Levon’s RCO all stars. So i’m spinning them both this afternoon.
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Oh, thanks for the reminder
Oh, thanks for the reminder about the RCO All Stars - I think I have that album. Man, I love Dr. John, Levon... so many more.
And thanks to everyone for the photos, info and memories.
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I'm so glad I have this album
I'm so glad I have this album - it's so good. It has all of these characters and The Band. Bss, if you guys were around I'd invite you over for a dance party. I'm having such a good time dancing to it.
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Some video from his memorial
Some video from his memorial services and the ensuing second line:
https://www.wwltv.com/amp/article/news/community/dr-johns-curtain-call-n...
I was listening to Nick Spitzer's American Routes show on NPR yesterday and caught this collection of past interviews and music. It's worth the listen;
http://americanroutes.wwno.org
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This is a review of the
This is a review of the funeral service and parade with photos and video:
https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/entertainment_life/keith_spera/a...
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Thanks Dave....
Thanks Dave....
Got an e mail about this, with some new additions.
https://www.dirtfarmerfestival.com/
looks like a nice weekend.