Musicians mourn the loss of Dr. John
On June 6th legendary musician and Rock N Roll Hall of Fame inductee Dr. John passed away of a heart attack. He was 77 years old. A statement was released on his social media accounts saying,
“Towards the break of day June 6, iconic music legend Malcolm John Rebennack, Jr., known as Dr. John, passed away of a heart attack. The family thanks all whom shared his unique musical journey & requests privacy at this time. Memorial arrangements will be announced in due course.”
The music world has taken to social media with tributes.
Dr. John a/k/a Malcolm John Rebennack, Jr. a/k/a The Night Tripper
11/20/1941 – 6/6/2019
(Photo by Helen Hovey) pic.twitter.com/0ewLorOdPN— Dr. John (@akadrjohn) June 7, 2019
Man this really hurts … One of the greatest of all time and a real genius and gentleman. Rest In Peace Mac Rebbenack Jr better known as Dr John. pic.twitter.com/5UZrGPopba
— Joe Bonamassa (Official) (@JBONAMASSA) June 6, 2019
Dr. John is an icon, a truly unique figure in 20th century music, and one of the greatest ever to come out of America’s greatest musical city. We’ll always be grateful for the time we spent together and the music we shared. Farewell Mac! https://t.co/t13xNiq9Mi
— Tedeschi Trucks Band (@DerekAndSusan) June 6, 2019
Just heard a Louisiana legend has passed. Dr John was a friend and an inspiration to me. I’ve never met another man quite like him. When a person so unique leaves us, it creates a void that will never be filled. Much… https://t.co/yGbBqH9V5M
— Kenny Wayne Shepherd (@KWShepherd) June 6, 2019
We lost one of the greats today. Rest In Peace Dr. John (Malcolm John Rebennack) pic.twitter.com/sWg5RW3Smh
— Thorogood&Destroyers (@thorogoodmusic) June 7, 2019
RIP Dr John – a man who played with all heart and soul. His time at the King record label in Cincinnati has influenced us all. https://t.co/mSW6R5JfF4
— Bernie Marsden (@Bernie_Marsden) June 7, 2019
RIP Mac “Dr.John” Rebennack. A true original. One of the greats who defined a prominent section of the New Orleans sound. I love the mystery and voodoo he brought to the entire rock n roll music scene. Yet, on the… https://t.co/pZUkPyRdb8
— Scott Holiday (@Scott_Holiday) June 7, 2019
