Dr. John

Guardian Music — (Rounder)Sixty-three-year-old erstwhile Allman Brother Gregg defeated hepatitis C with a liver transplant last year. His first album in 14 years is a covers set assembled under the aegis of producer T-Bone Burnett, with piano tinkles by Dr John. Burn... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Gumshoe said... Need Visions' self-titled record on Bowac Records: Download the WHOLE DAMN THING and read a review of this Boston band's full-length. LISTEN. Learn. http://gumshoegrove.com Mister Moods said... Double update! BRAND NEW MOODS: - Stev... more info

Guardian Music — (Rounder)With his long hair, beard and battered features, Gregg Allman is the archetypical survivor, a hero with the Allman Brothers Band in the 70s, and a man whose famously wild career has involved induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, six... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — In terms of sheer personality the above performance has it in spades (and then some). I happened upon this vintage clip a couple of days ago and have since shared it with just about every Dr. John freak I could think of. This, his pairing with Etta J... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Willard said... Harry Nilsson THE 40th ANNIVERSARY OF THE POINT! The Point! first aired on ABC TV, Feb 2, 1971 - 40 years ago. We're celebrating with a bunch of Point-related posts, including the original movie, which you can watch in full, narrated ... more info

Topix — Hear post-modern jug band the Asylum Street Spankers at Chickie Wah Wah on Wednesday. more info

Scotsman.com — Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu has described playing host to Chris Evans' Radio 2 Breakfast Show from his official residence as "a fantastic gathering". more info

Topix — "Fess Fest" at Tipitina's marks what would have been Professor Longhair's 92nd birthday; an all-star band features the likes of Dr. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — "the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced the Alice Cooper Band, Neil Diamond, Dr. John, Darlene Love and Tom Waits as its 2011 performer inductees. Also being inducted this year as individual recipients of the Ahmet Ertegun Award... more info

Guardian Music — Singer named as one of the official 2011 inductees alongside Alice Cooper, Neil Diamond, Dr John and Darlene LoveTom Waits is to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, it was announced yesterday. The gravel-voiced singer will share a hallow... more info