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4. Aug. 2020 · John's act combined New Orleans-style rhythm and blues with psychedelic rock and elaborate stage shows that bordered on voodoo religious ceremonies, ...more. Beginning in the late 1960s,...
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Discover The Night Rider by Dr. John released in 2011. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
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- Early Years: from New Orleans to The Wrecking Crew
- Birth of Dr. John Creaux The Night Tripper
- Performance and Theatricality
- Dr. John’s Heritage, Playing Style, and Legacy
- Right Place: Blue Note, Verve, and Jazz Tributes
- Dr. John and Louis Armstrong
- A True Original
Born Malcolm John Rebennack Jr, in New Orleans, on November 20, 1941, John started out playing guitar and bass as a teenager. His life took a dramatic turn in 1960, when his left index finger was hit by a bullet as he protected bandmate Ronnie Barron during a brawl. That injury forced him to switch to playing the piano – and he went on to become on...
In 1968, following the release of his debut album, Gris-Gris, he introduced the world to his outlandish stage alter ego, Dr. John Creaux The Night Tripper, capturing the weirdness and vibrancy of the Latin Quarter in his shows. He weaved voodoo incantations and bayou patois into a mix of piano, percussion, horns, and vocal chants that fused New Orl...
Showmanship and Dr. John went together naturally, something you can see in his film appearances on Martin Scorsese’sThe Last Waltz,Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, and The Blues Brothers. In the past decade, he had a role in the HBO television series, Treme, which was set in New Orleans. Creator David Simon, the man behind The Wire, said that ...
Dr. John was immensely proud of his New Orleans heritage – and his joyous, improvisational feeling for rhythm showed in his piano playing. He had his own distinctive style, but also drew on the heritage of great New Orleans musicians such as Jelly Roll Morton, Fats Domino, Huey “Piano” Smith, and Professor Longhair. He paid tribute to the music of ...
Always musically adventurous, in 1999 he paid tribute to Duke Ellington. John had first performed Ellington’s compositions when he was working in a bar in the 50s, and he was clearly drawn to the great jazz man’s soulful compositions and gift for rhythm. When he recorded Duke Elegant, for Blue Note Records, he included classics such as “Satin Doll,...
His final album, 2014’s Ske-Dat-De-Dat: The Spirit Of Satch, released on Concord/UMe, was a tribute to New Orleans trumpeter Louis Armstrong. The album was co-produced by Dr. John, along with his musical director and trombone player, Sarah Morrow, and features guest musicians including The Blind Boys Of Alabama, Terence Blanchard, and Bonnie Raitt....
When this writer met Dr. John at Ronnie Scott’s Club in London, after interviewing him about Armstrong, he was full of amusing stories about the musicians he had worked with, such as Van Morrison. For a man who had lived a wild life, with his share of drug-taking and voodoo spells, I was surprised to see a bowl of fresh, raw vegetables on the dress...
We are pleased to announce the upcoming release of "Dr. John: The Montreaux Years" featuring the live sound of the legendary Night Tripper out on double vinyl, CD and digital platforms on June 2, 2023.
24. Juli 2019 · Dr. John: The Joy and Mystery of a New Orleans Saint. He was a talented kid who got his finger blown off, went to prison, then transformed into one of rock's most outsized characters. Where...
View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2011 CD release of "The Night Rider" on Discogs.
The legendary Dr. John is a six-time Grammy Award-winning musician and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee. Known throughout the world as the embodiment of New Orleans’ musical legacy, Dr. John is a true icon in American culture.
