New Orleans musician Dr. John dies at 77

NEW ORLEANS – Legendary New Orleans musician Malcolm John Rebennack, known by his stage name Dr. John, has died at 77, his publicist confirmed on Thursday afternoon.

A family member released this statement:

Dr. John was an American singer and songwriter, who was born and raised in New Orleans.

His music combines blues, pop, jazz, boogie woogie and rock and roll.

He is the recipient of six Grammy Awards, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011.