Dr. John
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Did Dr. John Actually Finish His Final Album Before He Died? Depends Who You Ask
Three years after his death, the musician’s moving collection of country standards is finally being released. But it’s different from the version his collaborators claim he approved while still alive
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Dr. John and Willie Nelson's Duet of 'Gimme That Old Time Religion' Is the Spiritual Boost You Need
Idiosyncratic vocalists' duet of gospel standard appears on upcoming posthumous album Things Happen That Way from Dr. John, who died in 2019
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Dr. John Was Cutting a New Record When He Died. Now We Get to Hear It
Karla R. Pratt, Dr. John's daughter and the album's executive producer, calls those covers “a musical tip of the hat to the greats who preceded him"
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Nile Rodgers to Auction Guitars Behind Countless Dance Hits
Chic mastermind will also sell off cars and clothes on December 16 to benefit We Are Family Foundation
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Dr. John's Estate Distances Itself From Dan Auerbach-Directed Documentary
Late New Orleans legend's estate promises its own "officially authorized" documentary as well as new music
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Black Keys' Dan Auerbach to Direct Documentary on Dr. John
As-yet-untitled film will explore the musician's life and career in relation to his hometown of New Orleans
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Drummer Karl Himmel on His Years With Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, and J.J. Cale
He grew up in Louisiana with Dr. John and went on to play with the Doobie Brothers, Jimmy Buffett, George Jones, Brenda Lee, Leon Russell, and many other greats
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'Exuma' at 50: How a Bahamian Artist Channeled Island Culture Into a Strange Sonic Ritual
In 1970, the man considered a "voodoo Richie Havens" celebrated his roots and condemned slavery on his gripping debut LP. Fans and participants look back at a sui generis cult classic
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Flashback: Levon Helm Sings 'Up on Cripple Creek' With Ringo's All Starr Band
In 1989, Ringo Starr toured with two members of the Band, two members of the E Street Band, Joe Walsh, and several other icons
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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 did Mac Rebennack end and Dr. John begin? As he would say himself, “I got some confusement here.”
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