Dr. John Tribute

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Art of the Song

Art of the Song is a one-hour, independently-produced radio show with music and interviews exploring inspiration and creativity through songwriting and other art forms. The program is heard on over 160 stations worldwide. Learn why songwriters and artists create, how they become inspired, and how you can tap into that creative source in every aspect of your life.

As a part of our 20th Anniversary celebration, we revisit our tribute to a true legend. Known to his fans as “Dr. John” and to his friends as “Mac,” Malcolm John Rebennack passed away on June 6, 2019 at the age of 77. To quote Jim Cheng of USA Today, “His music, spiced with his gravelly vocals, was a gumbo of blues, R&B, rock and roll, with a bit of New Orleans voodoo thrown in for good measure.”

Starting out as a session musician in the 1950s, Dr. John recorded more than 20 albums, and in 1973 had a top-10 hit with Right Place, Wrong Time. The winner of six Grammy Awards, Dr. John was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by singer John Legend in 2011. He received an honorary doctorate of fine arts from Tulane University.

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