Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Bill Doggett and His Combo

Artist: Bill Doggett and His Combo
LP: Oops! The Swinging Sounds of Bill Doggett and His Combo
Song: "Oops"
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Song: "Stop That Twistin' In Here"
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Born in Philadelphia in 1916, Bill Doggett was hired as pianist for The Ink Spots in 1942. He went on to greater popularity after taking up the Hammond organ in the early 1950s, winning Cash Box magazine's award for Best Rhythm and Blues Performer in 1957, '58 and '59. You can read more about Doggett's life and career here and here and notes from the back of his 1962 "Oops" LP are included here:

[ Bill Doggett: February 16, 1916 — November 13, 1996 ]

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