Dr. John’s Estate Distances Itself From Dan Auerbach-Directed Documentary
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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
Posted in: Music NewsAs-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
Posted in: Music FeaturesHe 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
Posted in: Music FeaturesIn 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
Posted in: Music NewsIn 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
Posted in: Music FeaturesHe 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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Bonnaroo, Griz Pay Tribute to Dr. John at Eclectic SuperJam
Posted in: Music NewsLate New Orleans icon's "Right Place, Wrong Time" was a highlight of early morning free-for-all
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Dr. John Knew the End Was Near. He Recorded One Final Album
Posted in: Music NewsNew originals, country-tinged covers and reworked classics highlight deceased Hall of Famer's final, as-yet-unreleased album featuring Willie Nelson, Aaron Neville and Rickie Lee Jones
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Dr. John Celebrated at Second Line Tribute in New Orleans
Posted in: Music NewsLate musician's granddaughter, Big Easy musicians, hundreds of fans participate in traditional ceremony
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Dan Auerbach Remembers Dr. John: ‘He Was the Most Incredible Mutt Ever’
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe Black Keys singer-guitarist on tracking down, befriending, and producing the New Orleans legend -- and how he blessed Auerbach's studio along the way.
