Today we lose another New Orleans music legend. According to sources close to his family, Art Neville died Monday morning. He suffered years of declining health. He spent a half-century shaping the sound of New Orleans music. He was keyboardist, singer and a founding member…
WTIX news reporting: R&B and Rock n’ Roll pioneer Dave Bartholomew dies at 100. He and Fats Domino brought the New Orleans sound to the world. Trumpeter, band leader, producer and songwriter, he worked with Fats Domino and co-wrote most of their music. He’ll go…
November 20, 1941 – June 6, 2019 A young Malcolm J. “Mac” Rebennack, Jr. circa 1957, known later professionally as Dr. John. Growing up in New Orleans his idols were Fats Domino, Professor Longhair, among other New Orleans greats. Mac grew up in New Orleans’…
WTIX News reporting: New Orleans’ own Mac Rebennack, a.k.a. Dr. John, passed away on Thursday at the age of 77, according to his publicist. The pianist, singer, and songwriter served as an ambassador for New Orleans music worldwide. He was honored with six Grammy Awards…