![]() ![]() to name a few.ĭuring that time he also launched his solo career, developing the charismatic persona of Dr. John west in the 1960s, where he continued to be in demand as a session musician, playing on records by Sonny and Cher, Van Morrison, Aretha Franklin and The Rolling Stones’ infamous Exile On Main St. ![]() His very colorful musical career began in the 1950s when he wrote and played guitar on some of the greatest records to come out of the Crescent City, including recordings by Professor Longhair, Art Neville, Joe Tex and Frankie Ford.Ī notorious gun incident forced the artist to give up the guitar and concentrate on organ and piano. John, or Mac Rebennack as known to friends and family, is universally celebrated as the living embodiment of the rich musical heritage exclusive to New Orleans. John is set to perform The Wilbur Theatre on Wednesday, February 12 th, 2014 at 7:30pmĭr. JOHN HEADLINES THE WILBUR THEATRE ON FEBRUARY 12 THīoston, MA – Dr. ![]()
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