From NME
Legendary New Orleans musician Dr John has died at the age of 77, it has been confirmed.
The singer, who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, was known for his unique blend of music which spanned genres across jazz, blues, pop, rock & roll and boogie woogie.
A statement confirmed: “Towards the break of day June 6, iconic music legend Malcolm John Rebennack, Jr., known as Dr. John, passed away of a heart attack.
“The family thanks all whom shared his unique musical journey & requests privacy at this time. Memorial arrangements will be announced in due course.”
Dr John recorded 20 albums in his career and was perhaps best known for ‘Right Place, Wrong Time’, which charted in the top 10 upon release in 1973.
He was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by John Legend in 2011 and won six Grammy Awards throughout his career. The first came in 1989 for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Duo Or Group for ‘Makin’ Whoopee’, a duet with Rickie Lee Jones.
Paying tribute, Beatles icon Ringo Starr said: “God bless Dr. John peace and love to all his family I love the doctor peace and love.”
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- Dr John - Gris-Gris - EX - UK - vinyl LP - £95.00, $119.70, €114.95 (New Item) (arrived 09-Jan-2025 17:22)
DR JOHN Gris-Gris (1968 UK first press 7-track stereo LP debut on the plum & red Atlantic label, signifying the birth of Dr John The Night Tripper, previously known as Mac Rebennack. The album delivers a wonderful fusion of voodoo mysticism, funk, rhythm & blues, psychedelic rock & Creole roots, including tunes that went on to serve as great cover material such as 'Gris-Gris Gumbo Ya Ya', 'Mama Roux' & 'I Walked On Gilded Splinters'. The picture sleeve is front laminated & has some light edge creases whilst the vinyl is clean & grades EXcellent with some spindle marks & the odd few paper hairline scuffs and mild cosmetic clouding not upsetting play) #Top 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time
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DR JOHN Gris-Gris (1972 UK third issue 7-track vinyl LP on the orange & green Atlantic label with 'Made In The UK' on the label, Dr. John's classic psychedelic work from 1968 featuring the archetype Gris-Gris Gumbo Ya Ya, Mama Roux, and I Walk On Guilded Splinters, the latter covered by Cher, Humble Pie and Paul Weller, to name but a few. The front laminated picture sleeve shows a little light wear & the vinyl shows just a little spindlewear to the labels to indicate play K40168) #Top 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time
- Dr John - Gris-Gris - 3rd - UK - vinyl LP - £35.00, $44.10, €42.35 (New Item) (arrived 27-Dec-2024 10:17)
DR JOHN Gris-Gris (1972 UK third issue 7-track vinyl LP on the orange & green Atlantic label with 'Made In The UK' on the label, Dr. John's classic psychedelic work from 1968 featuring the archetype Gris-Gris Gumbo Ya Ya, Mama Roux, and I Walk On Guilded Splinters, the latter covered by Cher, Humble Pie and Paul Weller, to name but a few. The front laminated picture sleeve shows a little light wear & the vinyl shows just a little spindlewear to the labels to indicate play K40168) #Top 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time
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