Dr. John

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Dr. John

Dr. John is best known for Saturday Night Live, Touched by an Angel, Late Night with Conan O'Brien and Treme. Dr. John was born on November 20, 1941. Dr. John died on June 6, 2019 at the age of 77.

Born
November 20, 1941
Place of birth
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Died
June 6, 2019 (77 years old)

Biography

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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Filmography

Frequently asked questions

What movies and shows has Dr. John been in?

Dr. John is best known for Saturday Night Live, Touched by an Angel, Late Night with Conan O'Brien and Treme.

When was Dr. John born?

Dr. John was born on November 20, 1941. (New Orleans, Louisiana, USA)

How old is Dr. John?

Dr. John died on June 6, 2019 at the age of 77.

Updated: October 26, 2026 ·