Bill Doggett
American pianist and organist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Ballard Doggett (February 16, 1916 – November 13, 1996)[1] was an American pianist and organist.[2] He began his career playing swing music before transitioning into rhythm and blues.[3] Best known for his instrumental compositions "Honky Tonk" and "Hippy Dippy", Doggett was a pioneer of rock and roll.[4] He worked with the Ink Spots, Johnny Otis, Wynonie Harris, Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis Jordan.[1]
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Birth name | William Ballard Doggett |
Born | (1916-02-16)February 16, 1916 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | November 13, 1996(1996-11-13) (aged 80) New York City, U.S. |
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Occupation(s) | Musician |
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Years active | 1930s–1996 |
Labels | King |
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