Malcolm John Rebennack, Jr. aka “Dr. John”, 1941 – 2019

Malcolm John Rebennack, Jr. aka “Dr. John”, 1941 – 2019

Our condolences go to Dr John’s family who announced his passing yesterday. In a post on social networks, they said “Towards the break of day on June 6, 2019, iconic music legend Malcolm John Rebennack Jr., professionally known as Dr. John, passed away of a heart attack. As a Rock-N-Roll Hall of Fame inductee, six time Grammy winner, songwriter, composer, producer, and performer, he created a unique blend of music which carried his home town, New Orleans, at its’ heart, as it was always in his heart. The family thanks all whom have shared his unique musical journey”

Dr John

“It was a privilege for me and the team at Proper Records to have been associated with Dr John. What a cat. It was uplifting to be in his company. My favourite word from his unique vocabulary was confusement.”Malcolm Mills – Chairman, Proper Music Group Ltd