Dr. John

Dr. John

music department, actor, composer

Dr. John was born on Nov 21, 1941 in USA. Dr. John's big-screen debut came with Chastity directed by Alessio de Paola in 1969.

Dr. John was born on November 21, 1940, in New Orleans, Louisiana, as Malcolm Rebbenack. At 13 he decided to become a musician, and was supported by his family, who themselves were musicians in a small way. "Mac" dropped out of school in the 11th grade in 1956, at the age of 16, to become a blues piano player. He has become known as "Dr. John, The Night Tripper" (or "Dr. John", for short) and a prime example of the "New Orleans Sound" style of blues/jazz. He has received two Grammy Awards, and is in the Louisiana Blues Hall of Fame.

  • Birthday

    Nov 21, 1941
  • Place of Birth

    New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Awards

6 wins & 11 nominations

Grammy Awards
2013
Best Blues Album
Winner - Grammy
2009
Best Contemporary Blues Album
Winner - Grammy
2001
Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals
Winner - Grammy
1997
Best Rock Instrumental Performance
Winner - Grammy

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