 Jazz organ player Bill Doggett in France Image by Lioneldecoster, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY-SA 3.0 |
Bill DoggettBill Doggett Bill Doggett American swing and R&B pianist and organist (1916–1996) 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] Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Bill Doggett Doggett in 1980 Background information 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. Genres Blues swing jazz R&B rock and roll Occupation… (Source: Wikipedia)
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