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Bill Doggett

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American jazz and rhythm and blues pianist and organist (1916-1996)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1916 to 1996 · aged 80
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William Ballard Doggett was an American pianist and organist. He began his career playing swing music before transitioning into rhythm and blues. Best known for his instrumental compositions "Honky Tonk" and "Hippy Dippy", Doggett was a pioneer of rock and roll.

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William Ballard Doggett was an American pianist and organist. He began his career playing swing music before transitioning into rhythm and blues. Best known for his instrumental compositions "Honky Tonk" and "Hippy Dippy", Doggett was a pioneer of rock and roll. He worked with the Ink Spots, Johnny Otis, Wynonie Harris, Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis Jordan.

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United States
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Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
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Lived 1916 to 1996 · aged 80
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