Dr. John

'Dr. John' (qv) was born on November 21, 1940, in New Orleans, Louisiana, as Malcolm Rebbenack. At 13 he decided to become a musician, and was supported by his family, who themselves were musicians in a small way. "Mac" dropped out of school in the 11th grade in 1956, at the age of 16, to become a blues piano player. He has become known as "'Dr. John' (qv), The Night Tripper" (or "'Dr. John' (qv)", for short) and a prime example of the "New Orleans Sound" style of blues/jazz. He has received two Grammy 'Awards' (qv), and is in the Louisiana Blues Hall of Fame.::BountyHunter