Tonight, Dr. John will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In his honor, the Doctor graces our cover this month, with John Swenson writing about how Mac Rebennack’s life led up to the act of Dr. John, and Steve Hochman supplying a Dr. John discography buyer’s guide.

For the cover and accompanying story’s photo shoot, OffBeat art director and photographer Elsa Hahne shot Mr. Rebennack at home wearing (part of) his collection of many, many hats, and at Meyer the Hatter’s on St. Charles Avenue, adding to the collection.

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