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Bill Doggett

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

Member Of

The Five Majors
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Bill Doggett

Biography by Craig Harris

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

  • Dance Awhile With Doggett
    Bill Doggett
    Dance Awhile With Dogge …
  • Everyday, I Have the Blues
    Bill Doggett
    Everyday, I Have the Bl …
  • Honky Tonk Popcorn
    Bill Doggett
    Honky Tonk Popcorn
  • Dame Dreaming
    Bill Doggett
    Dame Dreaming
  • Doggett Beat for Dancing Feet
    Bill Doggett
    Doggett Beat for Dancin …
  • The Very Best of Bill Doggett: Honky Tonk
    Bill Doggett
    The Very Best of Bill D …
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