If New Orleans has such a thing as a musical chameleon, it is certainly Deacon John. A war horse and model showman, he's entertained three generations of New Orleansians, playing classic rhythm and blues, rock and roll, British rock, psychedelic music, pop, soul, disco and blues. (Jeff Hannusch, The Soul of New Orleans: A Legacy of Rhythm and Blues, p. 211) Interesting. File under: New Orleans Identities
In the music library: Something so Strong / Don't Dream It's Over
Doctors, Professors, Kings & Queens: The Big Ol' Box Of New Orleans: Going Back To New Orleans
New Orleans Funk Vol. 2: The Second Line Strut: Haven't I Been Good To You
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A Hero At Home, Deacon John Moore Is New Orleans' Best-Kept Secret
At 75, Deacon John is still playing the music of your life, and his Tickling The Ivories with Deacon John Moore