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WBGO's Bob Porter Will Miss New Orleans Legend Dr. John

Dr. John
NPR

The music world lost one of its unique performers this week with the passing of New Orleans legendary pianist Dr. John.

Born Mac Rebennack, he made records for more than 60 years. He died Thursday after suffering heart attack. Rebennack was 77. Blues Hall of Fame producer and WBGO host Bob Porter had some great times with Mac.

Click above to hear Bob's thoughts on the impact Dr. John had on the music world.

Doug Doyle has been News Director at WBGO since 1998 and has taken his department to new heights in coverage and recognition. Doug and his staff have received more than 250 awards from organizations like PRNDI (now PMJA), AP, New York Association of Black Journalists, Garden State Association of Black Journalists and the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists.