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Bill Doggett

Pianist who transitioned from swing to R&B with his 1956 hit "Honky Tonk."
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Bill Doggett

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Bill Doggett

Bill Doggett - Artist Details

Active

1940s - 1990s

Born

February 16, 1916 in Philadelphia, PA

Died

November 13, 1996 in New York City, NY

Genre

R&B Jazz Blues

Styles

Early R&B Swing Soul Jazz Jazz Blues Jump Blues

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The Five Majors

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