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Music Heroes: Dr. John
Music Heroes includes fantastic artwork by longtime-OffBeat cover artist, Tim Neil, who has created several OffBeat Jazz Fest Bible™ covers with his vivid illustrations. We offer 11″x 14″ or 16″ x 20″ canvas prints. Price includes standard shipping within the US. Please call for shipping costs outside US.
Dr. John recorded a final album with Aaron Neville, Willie Nelson & more
As New Orleans and the world continue to grieve the monumental loss of Mac “Dr. John” Rebennack, who died of a heart attack earlier this month, there may be something to […]
[Photos] Dr. John Memorial Second Line
The people of New Orleans gathered to honor the memory of one of their most beloved musical icons on Friday, June 7, 2019. The second line, led by trumpeter James […]
Kermit Ruffins announces second line for Dr. John today, June 7
Since heartbreaking news of Dr. John’s death swept through New Orleans and the world yesterday, June 6, tributes to the iconic musician have poured in. From social media to newspaper […]
Videos: Those times Dr. John lit it up
That time B.B. King introduced Etta James on “I’d Rather Go Blind” and Mac crashed the party That time Mac, Professor Longhair, Earl King and The Meters all performed […]
Dr. John, rock and roll icon and New Orleans legend, has died
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and multiple GRAMMY Award-winning pianist, singer, songwriter and guitarist, Dr. John, has died. Sources tell OffBeat he suffered a fatal heart attack. The family […]
YouTube Du Jour: Dr. John, Professor Longhair, Earl King, The Meters play Big Chief
The classic Fess Mardi Gras anthem “Big Chief,” is performed on this PBS broadcast taped in Chicago in 1974 by what might be the greatest congregation of New Orleans legends […]
John Papa Gros to play Dr. John tribute concert
On Thursday, December 27, John “Papa” Gros will pay tribute to one of his musical heroes, Dr. John. “Papa Plays the Night Tripper: A Tribute to Dr. John” is a […]
Dr. John drummer Freddie Staehle and more to appear at fundraiser for Jerry Jumonville
Jerry Jumonville is a saxophonist whose work is perhaps best known for a solo on Rod Stewart’s “Tonight’s the Night,” but it’s his connection to New Orleans music which led […]
Enter To Win Limited Edition Dr. John Vinyl With Unreleased Demos & More!
OffBeat has partnered with Run Out Groove, a vinyl only label offering our readers some Dr. John vinyl for diehard fans and collectors. Only 1,691 copies of Professor Bizarre’s Funknology […]
