Dr. John

Born: 1941-11-20

Malcolm 'Mac' John Rebennack Jr., better known by his stage name Dr. John, was an American singer and songwriter. His music combined blues, pop, jazz, boogie-woogie, funk, and rock and roll. Active as a session musician from the late 1950s until his death, he gained a following in the late 1960s after the release of his album Gris-Gris and his appearance at the Bath Festival of Blues and Progressive Music. He typically performed a lively, theatrical stage show inspired by medicine shows, Mardi Gras costumes, and voodoo ceremonies. Rebennack recorded thirty studio albums and nine live albums, as well as contributing to thousands of other musicians' recordings. In 1973 he achieved a top-10 hit single with "Right Place, Wrong Time". The winner of six Grammy Awards, Rebennack was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by singer John Legend in March 2011. In May 2013, Rebennack received an honorary doctorate of fine arts from Tulane University.


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Blues Brothers 2000

as The Louisiana Gator Boys
Released: 1998-02-05

Finally released from prison, Elwood Blues is once again enlisted by Sister Mary Stigmata in her...

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The Last Waltz

as Self
Released: 1978-05-01

Martin Scorsese's documentary intertwines footage from "The Band's" incredible farewell tour...

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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

as Our Guests at Heartland
Released: 1978-07-24

A small town band makes it big, but loses track of their roots, as they get caught up into the...

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Pray TV

as Dr. John and The Holy Moley Singers
Released: 1980-05-23

A failing television station is bought out by a slick TV evangelist and starts making mountains...

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Piano Blues

as Self
Released: 2003-10-04

Director — and piano player — Clint Eastwood explores his life-long passion for piano blues,...

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America's Musical Journey

as Self
Released: 2018-05-17

"AMERICA'S MUSICAL JOURNEY" celebrates the unique diversity of cultures and creative risk-taking...

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Lightning in a Bottle

as Self
Released: 2004-02-12

On February 7th, 2003, renowned artists across multiple music genres and generations...

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Candy Mountain

as uncredited
Released: 1988-01-20

A mediocre musician goes on the road in search of the world's greatest guitar maker

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Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me

as Self - Performer
Released: 2009-11-04

Commemorating the centennial of Mercer's birth, this documentary is part biography, part...

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The Dancing Man of L.A.

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2021-05-24

One man dance party Howard Mordoh, a longtime fixture of the L.A. concert scene, copes with the...

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Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2013-03-14

Bayou Maharajah explores the life and music of New Orleans piano legend James Booker, the man...

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Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast

as Self - Singer (archive footage)
Released: 2019-02-27

In the late 1990s, iconic photographer Bruce Weber barely managed to convince legendary actor...

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A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan

as Self
Released: 1996-08-07

One by One, the musicians climb on stage and take their places: B.B. king, Eric Clapton, Buddy...

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Take Me to the River: New Orleans

as Self
Released: 2022-04-22

The second film in the Take Me to the River series celebrates the rich musical history,...

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Every Night's a Saturday Night

as Self
Released: 2018-04-28

The Life & Times of Bobby Keys ... decades-long Sax player with The Rolling Stones, best friend...

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Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band

as Self
Released: 1990-10-09

After an absence of several years (1983's Old Wave had been his last release to date), Ringo...

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Live From Abbey Road: Best of Season 1

as Self
Released: 2006-11-25

Features highlights from the first season of the Channel 4 show LIVE FROM ABBEY ROAD, which saw...

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The Fat Black Pussycat

as Witness (uncredited)
Released: 1963-01-01

A detective investigates the murders of three young women, searching for the killer with a...

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Keb' Mo': Sessions at West 54th

as Himself
Released: 1997-01-01

Keb' Mo' Sessions at West 54th

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All My Friends - Celebrating the Songs & Voice of Gregg Allman

as Himself
Released: 2014-05-06

All My Friends: Celebrating the Songs & Voice of Gregg Allman captures a once-in-a-lifetime...

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Dr. John featuring Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys: Locked Down Live at the Brooklyn Academy of Music

as uncredited
Released: 2012-01-01

Dr. John is joined by The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach, featured guitarist and producer of the album...

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Stamping Ground

as Self
Released: 1971-10-14

Documentary of a 1970 rock concert held in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

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B.B. King & Friends

as Self
Released: 1987-04-14

Live concert recording of B.B. King playing with many guests, including Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray...

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Soundstage Blues Summit In Chicago: Muddy Waters And Friends

as Self/Performer
Released: 1974-11-12

In July 1974, a group of Chicago based blues artists who had already achieved legendary status...

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Dr. John - Live At Montreux 1995

as himself
Released: 2005-10-04

Dr. John Live Concert from 1995 at the Montreux Jazz Festival: 1 Iko Iko 2 Renegade 3 Let the...

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Johnny Winter: Live

as Self
Released: 2003-10-20

1. It's My Life Baby 2. Rock And Roll Hoochie Koo 3. Stranger 4. Sweet Papa John 5. Life Is...

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David Sanborn & Friends | The Super Session

as Self
Released: 2001-01-01

David Sanborn Band : David Sanborn, Marcus Miller, Ricky Peterson, David Gilmore, Gene Lake, Don...

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Saturday Night Live

as Self - Musical Guest
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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Saturday Night Live

as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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Late Night with Conan O'Brien

as Self - Musical Guest
First aired: 1993-09-13

Stepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that...

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CBS News Sunday Morning

as Self
First aired: 1979-01-28

The sparkling notes of a trumpet fanfare and the familiar logo of the sun alert viewers that...

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Touched by an Angel

as Dr. John
First aired: 1994-09-21

Monica, an angel, is tasked with bringing guidance and messages from God to various people who...

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The Midnight Special

as Self
First aired: 1972-08-19

The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during...

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Treme

as uncredited
First aired: 2010-04-11

Tremé takes its name from a neighborhood of New Orleans and portrays life in the aftermath of...

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MTV Unplugged

as Self
First aired: 1989-11-26

MTV's acclaimed music series showcases today's top artists and rising stars in the industry...

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Rock Concert

as Self
First aired: 1973-09-27

Don Kirshner's Rock Concert is an American television music variety show that ran during the...

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