I first heard about and saw Dr. John in 1968. I was living in the lower east side on 7th St. between Ave. C and D.
He was quite unique in his appearance and music style. Gathering influences from Louisiana’s diverse ethnic music styles he was very successful
in bringing a whole new feeling to blues, jazz, rock and folk. All meshed together with a very indigenous Louisiana taste.
Here he is quite a few years later performing in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park as part of the CELEBRATE BROOKLYN series held at the Band Shell.
For a really indepth history of Dr. John (Mac Rebennack) and his music and influences go here!
Dr. John playing the Hammond Organ and Grand Piano in Prospect Park’s CELEBRATE BROOKLYN.
The crowd for Dr. John was 5000+ according to one security source. Amazing and fun concert!
