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Bill Doggett

Bill Doggett

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16 Feb 1916
16 Nov 1996

Biography

Bill Doggett, or William Ballard Doggett was an American pianist and organist who pioneered rock and roll music. He began his career playing swing music before transitioning into rhythm and bass and was best known for his instrumental compositions including "Honky Tonk" and "Hippy Dippy".