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William Ballard Doggett (February 16, 1916 – November 13, 1996) [1] was an American pianist and organist. [2] . He began his career playing swing music before transitioning into rhythm and blues. [3] . Best known for his instrumental compositions "Honky Tonk" and "Hippy Dippy", Doggett was a pioneer of rock and roll. [4] .
Bill Doggett -- Honky Tonk. morenocarlos12. 4.19K subscribers. 1.1M views 16 years ago.
Guitar: Billy ButlerTenor Saxophone: Clifford Scott
Bill Doggett and his band playing "Honky Tonk". With Bubba Brooks (ts), Pete Mays (g), Larry Trott (eb), Howard Overton (dr). Filmed by a french TV station i...
"Honky Tonk" is an instrumental written by Billy Butler, Bill Doggett, Clifford Scott, and Shep Shepherd. Doggett recorded it as a two-part single in 1956. [2] It became Doggett's signature piece and a standard recorded by many other performers. [3]
William Ballard Doggett, widely known as Bill Doggett, was an American pianist and organist who specialized in jazz and rhythm & blues. He collaborated with the Ink Spots, Johnny Otis, Wynonie Harris, Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis Jordan, and was best known for his instrumental rock songs “Honky Tonk” and “Hippy Dippy.
Nov 13, 1996 · Explore Bill Doggett's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Bill Doggett on AllMusic.
May 10, 2012 · Jazz musician Bill Doggett's bio, concert & touring information, albums, reviews, videos, photos and more.
Born William Ballard Doggett in North Philadelphia, Bill Doggett is one of Philadelphia's musical legends. Remembered for his landmark multi Gold Record hit, Honky Tonk Parts 1 and 2 from 1956, Bill Doggett was a major headliner at the dawn of Rock n Roll and recording star for Syd Nathan's Cincinnati based record company, King Records.
Bill Doggett was one of the most important forces helping to usher in the dawn of Jazz Organ in the mid 1950s, along with his peer and mentor, Wild Bill Davis.