Dr. John
USA, 1957–2019
New Orleans musician Mac Rebennack (1941-2019), performing as the Night Tripper. His records combine local piano tradition, funk and voodoo-derived imagery, including 'Right Place, Wrong Time'.
MusicRoots documents 2 artists who influenced Dr. John and 0 artists Dr. John influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.
Who influenced Dr. John?
- Professor Longhair — Meeting Professor Longhair at 13 was transformative for Mac Rebennack — 'Fess's rhumba-boogie piano is the DNA of Dr. John's New Orleans sound.
- Fats Domino — Fats Domino's rolling New Orleans piano and easy R&B were part of the local tradition Dr. John absorbed and extended.