Bill Doggett
Bill Doggett | |
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Doggett in 1980 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | William Ballard Doggett |
| Born | February 16, 1916 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | November 13, 1996 (aged 80) New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Musician |
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| Years active | 1930s–1996 |
| Labels | King |
William Ballard Doggett (February 16, 1916 – November 13, 1996) was an American pianist and organist. He began his career playing swing music before transitioning into rhythm and blues. Best known for his instrumental compositions "Honky Tonk" and "Hippy Dippy", Doggett was a pioneer of rock and roll. He worked with the Ink Spots, Johnny Otis, Wynonie Harris, Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis Jordan.