Dr. John's 1972 Concert History

Dr. John (born Malcolm John Rebennack on 20 November 1941; died 6 June 2019) was an American singer, pianist, guitarist, and songwriter whose music combined blues, boogie woogie and rock and roll. The winner of six Grammy awards, Rebennack was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by singer John Legend on Monday, March 14, 2011. He was variously known as Mac Rebennack, Dr. John Creaux, Dr. John, the Night Tripper.

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 27, 1972
Allman Brothers Band / Edgar Winter / mahavishnu orchestra / Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen / Dr. John / John Hammond Jr. / Wet Willie / jo jo gunne / Roxy Music
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Miami-Hollywood Speedway Park Hollywood, Florida, United States
Dec 09, 1972
Allman Brothers Band / Dr. John / Rockets
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Crisler Arena, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Oct 13, 1972
James Gang / Dr. John / Foghat
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Long Island Arena Commack, New York, United States
Aug 06, 1972
Alice Cooper / Canned Heat / Dr. John
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Cincinnati Gardens Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Aug 05, 1972
Alice Cooper / The J. Geils Band / Dr. John
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The Rubber Bowl Akron, Ohio, United States
Aug 02, 1972
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Canned Heat / Dr. John / Wishbone Ash
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The Spectrum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 23, 1972
The Doors / Dr. John / Quicksilver Messenger Service
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Summerfest Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Jul 21, 1972
The Doors / Dr. John / Flo & Eddie
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Aragon Ballroom Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jun 17, 1972
Dr. John / Canned Heat Wollman Rink New York, New York, United States
Jun 12, 1972
The J. Geils Band / Alice Cooper / Dr. John Wiener Stadthalle Vienna, Vienna, Austria
Jun 11, 1972
Allman Brothers Band / Dr. John / John McLaughlin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra
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Hofheinz Pavilion Houston, Texas, United States
Jun 10, 1972
Emerson, Lake & Palmer / The J. Geils Band / Alice Cooper / Dr. John
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Festhalle Messe Frankfurt Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
May 05, 1972 –
May 07, 1972
Bickershaw Festival
Hawkwind / Grateful Dead / The Kinks / Family / Brinsley Schwarz / Chris MGregor's Brotherhood of Breath / Sam Apple Pie / Pacific Gas & Electric / Mike Westbrook / Donovan / Country Joe McDonald / Maynard Ferguson's Big Band / The Incredible String Band / Captain Beyond / Dr. John / Flamin' Groovies / Wishbone Ash / Jonathan Kelly / Linda Lewis / Cheech & Chong / Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band / New Riders of the Purple Sage Show all bands
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Bickershaw Wigan, Lancashire
Show Duplicate for May 05, 1972
Apr 22, 1972
New Riders of the Purple Sage / Dr. John
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Capitol Theatre Passaic, New Jersey, United States
Feb 12, 1972
Dr. John / White Witch
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The Warehouse New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

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New Riders of the Purple Sage / Dr. John on Apr 22, 1972 [744-small]

New Riders of the Purple Sage / Dr. John
Apr 22, 1972
 Passaic, New Jersey, United States
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Quicksilver Messenger Service / Canned Heat / Dr. John / Wishbone Ash on Aug 2, 1972 [560-small]

Quicksilver Messenger Service / Canned Heat / Dr. John / Wishbone Ash
Aug 2, 1972
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Allman Brothers Band / Dr. John / John McLaughlin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra on Jun 11, 1972 [400-small]

Allman Brothers Band / Dr. John / John McLaughlin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra
Jun 11, 1972
 Houston, Texas, United States
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Bickershaw Festival on May 5, 1972 [831-small]

Bickershaw Festival
May 5 - 7, 1972
 Wigan, Lancashire
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Bickershaw Festival on May 5, 1972 [832-small]

Bickershaw Festival
May 5 - 7, 1972
 Wigan, Lancashire
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Bickershaw Festival on May 5, 1972 [833-small]

Bickershaw Festival
May 5 - 7, 1972
 Wigan, Lancashire
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Bickershaw Festival on May 5, 1972 [834-small]

Bickershaw Festival
May 5 - 7, 1972
 Wigan, Lancashire
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Bickershaw Festival on May 5, 1972 [837-small]

Bickershaw Festival
May 5 - 7, 1972
 Wigan, Lancashire
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Bickershaw Festival on May 5, 1972 [838-small]

Bickershaw Festival
May 5 - 7, 1972
 Wigan, Lancashire
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Bickershaw Festival on May 5, 1972 [837-small]

Bickershaw Festival
May 5 - 7, 1972
 Wigan, Lancashire
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The Doors / Dr. John / Flo & Eddie on Jul 21, 1972 [219-small]

The Doors / Dr. John / Flo & Eddie
Jul 21, 1972
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Roots Rock
Electric Blues
Modern Blues
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2019 1 concert
2018 1 concert
2017 20 concerts
2016 49 concerts
2015 71 concerts
2014 69 concerts
2013 71 concerts
2012 92 concerts
2011 73 concerts
2010 91 concerts
2009 84 concerts
2008 92 concerts
2007 96 concerts
2006 122 concerts
2005 125 concerts
2004 25 concerts
2003 13 concerts
2002 13 concerts
2001 9 concerts
2000 13 concerts
1999 5 concerts
1998 10 concerts
1997 2 concerts
1996 3 concerts
1995 3 concerts
1994 13 concerts
1993 3 concerts
1992 7 concerts
1991 3 concerts
1990 2 concerts
1989 13 concerts
1988 1 concert
1985 3 concerts
1984 2 concerts
1982 3 concerts
1981 1 concert
1980 1 concert
1976 1 concert
1974 5 concerts
1973 7 concerts
1972 15 concerts
1971 5 concerts
1970 5 concerts
1969 7 concerts
1968 1 concert
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Dr. John had?

Dr. John has had 1,251 concerts.

What genre is Dr. John?

Dr. John is most often considered to be Folk, Singer-Songwriter, Jazz, Classic Rock, Soul, Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Blues, Blues Rock, Funk, Country Rock, Roots Rock, Electric Blues, Modern Blues, Rhythm And Blues, Traditional Blues, Acoustic Blues, Rhythm & Blues, Jazz Blues, New Orleans, Louisiana Blues, Piano Blues, New Orleans Blues, and New Orleans R&B.

When was the last Dr. John concert?

The last Dr. John concert was on April 27, 2019 at New Orleans Fair Grounds and Racetrack in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. The bands that performed were: The Meters / Dr. John / Little Feat / Deacon John / Marcia Ball / Aaron Neville / Linda Ronstadt / Robert Parker.

What setlist does Dr. John play live?

The songs that Dr. John performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the October 14, 2017 concert at Yonder Field in Bowman, South Carolina, United States:

  1. The Monkey
  2. Renegade
  3. Iko Iko / Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me
  4. Sing, Sing, Sing
  5. How Come My Dog Don't Bark (When You Come 'Round)
  6. I Walk on Guilded Splinters
  7. Wang Dang Doodle
  8. Food for Thot
  9. Big Chief
  10. Such a Night

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