Bill Doggett
02/16/1916 , (108 years old) in
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Sound
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".