Song of the day for June 6, 2024
Iko Iko by Dr John is today’s featured song.
On this date in 2019, In 2019, larger-than-life singer, songwriter, and New Orleans icon, Dr. John, passed away. The 77-year-old artist (born Malcolm John Rebennack) rose to fame in the late 60s with his combination of jazz, funk, R&B, and blues. While Dr. John worked as a session musician throughout his life, he also had a rich solo career, which included nearly 40 studio and live albums, as well as one Top Ten US hit, 1973’s “Right Place, Wrong Time.” He was also an in-demand collaborator, who worked with the likes of Ringo Starr, The Rolling Stones, Canned Heat, Gregg Allman, and many others.
