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  Bill Doggett - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bill Doggett (February 16, 1916 - November 13, 1996) was an American jazz and rhythm and blues pianist and organist.
William Ballard Doggett was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
As a jazz player Doggett started in swing music and later played soul jazz, a field in which rhythm and blues organists were highly sought after.
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 Bill Doggett   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
William Ballard Doggett was born February 16, 1916, on the north side of Philadelphia.
Bill's mother, Wynona, was a church pianist and his inspiration.
Doggett was a featured performer on many of Jordan's classic Decca recordings including "Saturday Night Fish Fry' and "Blue Light Boogie." Doggett credited his time with Jordan for educating him to the finer points of pleasing an audience.
www.history-of-rock.com /doggett.htm   (906 words)

  
 -= The Doodlin' Lounge =-   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Bill Doggett was already forty years old in 1956 when his instrumental hit, "Honky Tonk," took off across the country.
Bill's new popularity attracted the bobby sox crowd, leaving those who knew of his Jazz roots to sit back and watch his career go in a new direction.
Bill Davis was convinced at that point that he could turn the huge Hammond organ into an instrument of swing.
www.doodlinlounge.com /Stories/Doggett.html   (952 words)

  
 Jimmie Vaughan's Tilt-a-Whirl Band: Bill Willis
Bill Willis, born December 16, 1931, began playing Bass professionally in 1955 with Billie Holliday in Buffalo, NY at the age of 23.
Bill worked his way to Cincinnati, OH where he became the House/Studio Bassist at King Records, and recorded with legendary RandB artists The 5 Royales, Little Willie John, Hank Ballard and The Midniters, and Bill Doggett of Organ Fame.
Bill then recorded and traveled with LaVerne Baker of Tweedlie Dee fame for two years off and on until her death.
www.jimmievaughan.com /ezine/band/bill.html   (203 words)

  
 CMT.com : Bill Doggett : Biography
Born on the north side of Philadelphia, Doggett struggled with poverty as a youngster.
The experience was brief, however, as Doggett sold the orchestra to Lucky Millinder, with whom he continued to work off and on for the next four years.
Replacing Wild Bill Davis in Louis Jordan's band, in 1947, he appeared on the influential tunes, "Saturday Night Fish Fry" and "Blue Light Boogie." He made his debut as an organist during June 1951 recording sessions with Ella Fitzgerald.
www.cmt.com /artists/az/doggett_bill/bio.jhtml   (417 words)

  
 LivinBlues - Bill Doggett
Pre-1956, Bill Doggett had amassed an enviable resume as a versatile musician, juggling roles as arranger, sideman, composer, pianist/organist, publisher, studio reliable, and a bandleader.
Bill Doggett was born 1916 in Philadelphia, and his poise and talent were apparent at an early age.
History reminds us that Bill Doggett not only gave the organ/tenor saxophonist combo to the world, but that he also possessed such discerning taste and such unerring instinct for talent, that his name is now synonymous both as an innovator and consummate band leader.
www.livinblues.com /bluesrooms/billdoggett.asp   (503 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Dancing Feet: Music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Bill Doggett is not Jimmy Smith - just like Earl Bostic is not Bird or Coltrane BUT he has a great groove and the melodies are timeless.
The Bill Doggett Combo was one of the major musical influences in the development of Rock N Roll in the 50's.
Bill Butler's guitar and Bubba Brooks' tenor sax were the model for hundreds of 50s musicians; especially, those loving both jazz and the blues.
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 Bill Doggett   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Bill Doggett was 40 years old when he came to the attention of Rhythm and Blues fans with the release of the recording "Honky Tonk" (Part 2), one of the rare instrumental smash hits of the 1950s.
He had already been in the music business for many years, both as a pianist, organist, and arranger, performing in big bands and as a sideman to other popular performers and jazz groups, including the Lucky Millinder band, the Ink Spots, Helen Humes and Illinois Jacquet.
Bill Doggett, including info on his "greatest hits" CD.
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 ORIGINAL INK SPOTS FAMILY TREE
Bill Doggett replaced Ace Harris sometime in early 1942.
After 1953, Bill Kenny did solo work and had a group(s?) that was called Bill Kenny and His Ink Spots Trio.
Bill Kenny did not do entire shows but, rather, would sing a few numbers with the group.
www.inkspots.ca /ORIGINAL-INK-SPOTS-FAMILY-TREE.htm   (1112 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Bill Doggett - Born William Ballard Doggett Feb. 16, 1916 in Philadelphia.
Bill attended Central High School and learned to play piano.
In 1996, Bill passed away in New York.
www.geosound.org /bill-doggett.htm   (165 words)

  
 Bill Doggett - Wow! - Verve Records
Along the way he became one of the founding fathers of the rhythm and blues movement, although his own music was too diverse to be pigeonholed into any one category.
Like his 1956 blockbuster hit, "Honky Tonk", this classic 1964 album showcases the three thing that made Doggett famous: his keyboard playing (he helped put jazz organ on the map), his bluesy compositions, and his tight and funky bands.
Personnel includes: Bill Doggett (organ); Elvin Shepard (alto and tenor saxophones); Andrew Ennis (tenor and baritone saxophones); Billy Butler, Lamar McDaniels (guitar); Al Lucas (bass); Emmett J. Spencer (drums); Charles E. Hatcher (percussion).
www.vervemusicgroup.com /product.aspx?pid=10554   (185 words)

  
 eBay - bill doggett, Records, CDs items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Bill Doggett on King -45-Honky Tonk Part 1 and 2 
BILL DOGGETT - HONKY TONK POPCORN - LP 
Bill Doggett Honky tonk A la Mood sealed lp 
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 village voice > music > The Very Best of Bill Doggett: Honky Tonk by Robert Christgau
Then comes one long climax, Scott spilling and shouting and spluttering and rejoicing till his sax finally recaps the theme so everybody can get loud and go home—even leader Doggett, an organist by trade.
As near as can be determined, "Honky Tonk" is the only song ever covered by both James Brown, a loyal fan of his King labelmate, and the Beach Boys.
There are many Doggett repackages for sale, but this one sequences the two parts consecutively, albeit at tracks six and seven.
www.villagevoice.com /music/0449,christgau2,59003,22.html   (162 words)

  
 BILL Rare Vinyl Records at Craig Moerer ~ Records By Mail | Used, Collectible, Vintage and Rare BILL Vinyl Records, LPs ...
BILL Rare Vinyl Records at Craig Moerer ~ Records By Mail
BILL HALEY: (we're gonna) rock around the clock / thirteen women
BILL CRADDOCK: am i to be the one
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 BILL DOGGETT Rare Vinyl Records at Craig Moerer ~ Records By Mail | Used, Collectible, Vintage and Rare BILL DOGGETT ...
BILL DOGGETT Rare Vinyl Records at Craig Moerer ~ Records By Mail
Used, Collectible, Vintage and Rare BILL DOGGETT Vinyl Records, LPs and 45s
BILL DOGGETT: honky tonk (parts 1 & 2)
www.recordsbymail.com /artistPage.php?artistFirst=BILL&artistLast=DOGGETT&s=S   (61 words)

  
 Bill Doggett Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
If you check this link all will become clearer: 'What Happened in March 2003'.
Bill Doggett - His Organ And Combo (King 1955)
Bill Doggett - His Organ And Combo Vol 2 (King 1955)
www.soulwalking.co.uk /BillDoggett.html   (135 words)

  
 The Rock Instrumental Groups   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The first rock and roll instrumental was Bill Doggett's "Honkey Tonk in late 1956.
More than a year later the second big instrumental was Bill Justis' "Raunchy." By mid-1958, the Champs and Duane Eddy each were beginning a long string of instrumental hits.
Riding the their coat tails came dozens of artist and combos, most with only one minor hit.
www.history-of-rock.com /instrumentalsone.htm   (718 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Louis Jordan
In 1932, Jordan began performing with Chick Webb and Clarence Williams, recording "Honey in the Bee Ball" for Decca Records in 1938.
Though this was recorded with The Elks Rendezvous Band, Jordan would go on to play with His Tympany Five, which eventually included Bill Jennings and Carl Hogan on guitar, Wild Bill Davis and Bill Doggett on piano, Chris Columbus on drums and Dallas Bartley on bass.
The classical guitar typically has 3 nylon and 3 nickel-wound strings.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Louis-Jordan   (1666 words)

  
 Bill Doggett - Wow!: Reviews, Track Listing, Audio Clips, and more ||| Music.com
Bill Doggett - Wow!: Reviews, Track Listing, Audio Clips, and more
Bill Doggett - Wow!: Reviews, Track Listing, Audio Clips, and more
This 1965 set by organist Bill Doggett's band is well-played and spirited but quite lightweight.
www.music.com /release/wow!/2   (156 words)

  
 HAMMOND SOLOS 4
Two slows by BILL DOGGETT now: "I WISH YOU LOVE" and "LIL' DARLING".
Bill stood at the cradle of what was to become "Rock and Roll" together with Lionel Hampton, Bill Haley etc. by playing tunes like (Let's do the) Hully Gully, Roly-Poly and this track
On Hammond Solos 2 (Track #47) you can hear Jimmy Smith and Jimmy McGriff play Bill Doggett's greatest hit "Honky Tonk" in a Montreux B-3 battle.
theatreorgans.com /hammond/hammondsolos/hammondsolos4.html   (752 words)

  
 Bill Doggett Accompanies   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
This week on Blues Before Sunrise we'll be listening to records that feature pioneer Rhythm & Blues organist Bill Doggett in an accompanying role.
Long before Bill Found the limelight with his Jazz organ and hit records like Honky Tonk and Slow Walk, he was an in-demand session man - as often playing piano as organ.
Join us as we listen to Bill Doggett in an accompanying role.
www.bluesbeforesunrise.com /bbssetlist010900.html   (108 words)

  
 HYP RECORDS/Soul Patch: Funky Organ
Bill Doggett & his Combo: Oops!; Columbia CS-8614/CL-1814; 1962
Bill Doggett & his Combo: Fingertips; Columbia CS-8882/CL-2082; 1963
Bill Doggett: Honky Tonk Popcorn; King 1078 (Tone 237)
www.hipwax.com /music/patch/organ.html   (2418 words)

  
 45 List - Entire setsale catalogue of over 25,000 vinyl records
Hi-2077 Bill Blacks Combo Tequila/Raunchy 2 krn Insts.
King-4732 Bill Doggett High heels/sweet slumber Rkrn Inst.
King-5001 Bill Doggett Hinky tonk(Vocal by Tommy Brown)/Peacock alley VG $4
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 Compare Prices and Read Reviews on 28 Big Ones - Bill Doggett at Epinions.com
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 Bill Doggett : The Many Moods of Bill Doggett - Listen, Review and Buy at ARTISTdirect   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Bill Doggett : The Many Moods of Bill Doggett - Listen, Review and Buy at ARTISTdirect
Bill Doggett : The Many Moods of Bill Doggett
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 Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Dame Dreaming With Bill Doggett - Bill Doggett at Epinions.com
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 Collectors et les disques rares sur CD DVD et Vinyl, comme Cliff-Richard-Vinyl, Elsa-officiel-Abba, Vinyle, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Bill Frisell / / Victor Bruce Godsey / / Brian Ales
Bill Pursell & Nashville Sweat Band & Aides
Bill Washer / / Danny Gottlieb / / Chip Jackson / / Andy Leverne
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 Bill Doggett - Free Music Downloads, Videos, CDs, MP3s, Bio, Merchandise and Links
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With his instrumental hit "Honky Tonk" in February 1956, Bill Doggett (born William Ballard Doggett) created one of rock's greatest instrumental tracks.
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 freedb.org
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Various / The Very Best Of Bill Doggett Honky Tonk
Bill Doggett - The Very Best Of Bill Doggett Honky Tonk Collectables COL-CD-2876 Released 6/2004
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 Music Encyclopedias from The Bomp Bookshelf   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
From the 50s through the early 70s, readers can refer to the entries for reference (Bill Haleys birthdate, for example), for entertainment (find out what the critics really thought of Elvis Presleys first recording), or for both.
A trans-Atlantic team including, among others, the two editors in Britain, both respected music historians, plus Bill Miller, Greil Marcus and myself, it tackles the job in three parts.
Mostly one to three paragraph entries, and a very good source for info on nearly forgotten performers like Bobby Lewis, Jerry Wallace, Bill Doggett, Ace Cannon, Kathy Young, etc, as well as all the big stars of course.
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 Shock Records - BILL DOGGETT   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
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Click Here for a list of all releases available by BILL DOGGETT through Shock Records
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