Dr. John Wiki, Bio, Age, Wife, Kids, Cause of Death, Family, Net Worth, Parents, Health, Obituary, Funeral, Height, Nationality and Ethnicity
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Dr. John Biography – Dr. John Wiki
Dr. John born Malcolm John Rebennack, Jr., was an American singer and songwriter.
He was born Malcolm John “Mac” Rebennack, Jr., in New Orleans on Nov. 21, 1941, and raised in the city’s Third Ward. He grew up in a musical environment, and began playing the family piano early. He acquired a guitar as an adolescent, and it became his principal instrument during his early professional career.
Fats Domino’s guitarist Walter “Papoose” Nelson became an inspiration and mentor. In his early teens, and his father introduced him to Cosimo Matassa, whose studio J&M Music spawned major R&B hits by Domino and other local R&B stars.
By the time he dropped out of Jesuit High School in the 11th grade, he had already acquired a taste for heroin and the chops to work as a session guitarist at J&M, where he played his first date behind singer Paul Gayten.
During this period, he got to know some of the city’s most influential keyboardists, including Professor Longhair and the eccentric virtuoso James Booker (who taught him to play organ and later joined Dr. John’s touring band).
He recorded steadily, appearing on local hits by Jerry Byrne (“Lights Out”) and Roland Stone (“Down the Road,” aka “Junko Partner”) and as a leader (including the 1959 instrumental “Storm Warning”). He also worked as an A&R man and sideman for Johnny Vincent’s Ace Records.
Dr. John Age
He was born on November 20, 1941, in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. He died on June 6, 2019, aged 77.
Dr. John Wife – Dr. John Children
He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Sherman, and their daughters, Tara and Jennifer, by another daughter, Karla, from his marriage to Lydia Crow, which ended in divorce in 1995, and by his sister, Barbara.
Dr. John Death
Dr. John died on June 6, 2019. His death was confirmed in a statement on his official Twitter account. The statement said:
“Towards the break of day on June 6, iconic music legend Malcolm John Rebennack, Jr., known professionally as Dr. John, passed away of a heart attack. As a Rock N Roll Hall of Fame inductee, six-time Grammy winner, songwriter, composer, producer, and performer, he created a unique blend of music which carried his home town, New Orleans, at its heart, as it was always in his heart. The family thanks all who shared his unique musical journey & requests privacy at this time. Memorial arrangements will be announced in due course.”
— Dr. John (@akadrjohn) June 6, 2019
Dr. John Cause of Death
Dr. John died of a heart attack.
Dr. John Net Worth
Dr. John had an estimated net worth of $12.7 million.
Dr. John Nationality
He was of American nationality.
Dr. John Ethnicity
He was of French heritage.
Dr. John Songs
- Right Place Wrong Time
- Such a Night
- Iko Iko
- Curious George Theme Song
- Down in New Orleans
- Mama Roux
- Zu Zu Man
- My Indian Red
- Rite Away
- Litanie Des Saints
- How Come My Dog Don’t Bark When You Come ‘Round
- Big Chief
- Makin’ Whoopee
- Basin Street Blues
- Croker Courtbullion
- Stack-A-Lee
- Danse Fambeaux
- Kingdom of Izzness
- I Don’t Wanna Know
- Mac’s Boogie
- Shoo Ra
- One Night Late
- Sweet Home New Orleans
- My Children, My Angels
- Peace Brother Peace
- Angola Anthem
- Somebody Changed the Lock
- Danse Kalinda Ba Doom
- Storm Warning
- Big Shot
- Those Lonely Lonely Nights
- Little Liza Jane
