ROOTS
Roots of Dr. John
The artists and genres Dr. John came out of — one hop back on the influence tree.
James GangartistJames Gang was an American rock band formed in Cleveland, Ohio in 1966. The band went through a variety of line-up changes until they recorded their first album as a power trio consisting of Joe Walsh, Tom Kriss (bass) and Jim Fox (drums). Dale Peters replaced Kriss on bass for the band's second and third albums. Two of the band's songs, "Funk #49" and "Walk Away", continue to be popular on classic rock and AOR stations.
Professor Longhairartist
Bill Withersartist
King Oliverartist
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Little Richardartist
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Levon Helmartist
Marcus Millerartist
Buddy Boldenartist
George Dukeartist
Doc Pomusartist
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