"They call me Dr. John, known as the Night Tripper." With that guttural growl, the once and future Mac Rebennack assumed the persona that would continue to define his guise going forward. One of New Orleans true originals and a musician who helped further the Crescent City sound, he was born in that place on November 21, 1940 and in spirit and sensibility, he's never really left. Adept on both piano and guitar, he's assumed a variety of different identities and musical styles, sometimes making him seem a schizophrenic of sorts while also endearing himself to a diverse following of fans and devotees. In so doing, he's demonstrated his ability to adapt to every era and make a demonstrative statement that defined his stance. Here, then, are the four incarnations that made this man so intriguing:
An early hit, and session man success
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