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.
Acted in 16
2010s
- 2014
Dr John . feat.Arturo Sandoval & Sarah Morrow -Live At Avio Session Basel
vocals, piano
- 2012
Dr. John featuring Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys: Locked Down Live at the Brooklyn Academy of Music
Movie
- 2011
Dr. John & The Lower 911 - Montreux Jazz Festival
Movie
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
The Blind Boys of Alabama - Live in New Orleans
Movie
- 2004
Whoopi's Littleburg
TV
- 2001
Johnny Winter: Pieces & Bits
Movie
1990s
- 1998
- 1994
- 1992
- 1990
Marianne Faithfull: Blazing Away
Piano
1980s
- 1988
Candy Mountain
Henry
- 1980
Pray TV
Dr. John and The Holy Moley Singers
1970s
- 1978
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Our Guests at Heartland
1960s
- 1963
The Fat Black Pussycat
Witness (uncredited)
Sound 3
2000s
- 2006
1990s
- 1999
The Big Day
Original Music Composer
1980s
- 1988
Candy Mountain
Music
Appearances33
2020s
- 2022
New Orleans That Was
Self
Take Me to the River: New Orleans
Self
- 2021
The Dancing Man of L.A.
Self (archive footage)
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
America's Musical Journey
Self
Every Night's a Saturday Night
Self
- 2017
Monochrome: Black, White & Blue
Self · 3 episodes
- 2016
The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac & His Music
Self
- 2014
All My Friends - Celebrating the Songs & Voice of Gregg Allman
Himself
- 2013
Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker
Self (archive footage)
2000s
- 2009
Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me
Self - Performer
Tootie's Last Suit
Self
- 2008
Fats Domino: Walkin' Back to New Orleans
Self
- 2006
Live from Abbey Road: Best of Season 1
Self
- 2005
Dr. John - Live At Montreux 1995
himself
- 2004
Lightning in a Bottle
Self
- 2003
Johnny Winter: Live
Self
- 2001
Christina Aguilera: My Reflection
Self - Guest
David Sanborn & Friends | The Super Session
Self
1990s
- 1997
Keb' Mo': Sessions at West 54th
Himself
- 1996
A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan
Self
- 1993
- 1990
Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band
Self
1980s
- 1989
- 1987
B.B. King & Friends
Self
1970s
- 1979
- 1978
- 1975
- 1974
Soundstage Blues Summit In Chicago: Muddy Waters And Friends
Self/Performer
- 1973
- 1972
- 1971
