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 I Been Hoodood (1984 UK Edsel Records 14-track compilation LP, housed in a glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve shows negligible signs of shelfwear, and the vinyl shows only light signs of play ED128)
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DR JOHN Gumbo (1972 Japanese 12-track LP complete with fold-out Japanese/lyric insert, gatefold picture sleeve & obi-strip. The sleeve and vinyl both grade a wonderful Near Mint P-8256A)
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DR JOHN Gumbo (Original 1972 US 12-track Atco yellow label vinyl LP album, housed in a gatefold picture sleeve complete with the original insert,company inner and deletion saw cut to bottom left. The sleeve shows light edgewear but otherwise remains excellent, whilst the vinyl has minimal signs of play K40384)
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