Malcolm John
American singer-songwriter (1941-2019)
1941 — 2019
Quick Facts
Profession
American singer-songwriter (1941-2019)
Born
November 21, 1941
Died
2019 (age ~78)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, composer, singer
United StatesBorn in New OrleansDied in New Orleans
1941
Born in New Orleans (1941-11-21)
2011
AwardRock and Roll Hall of Fame
2013
AwardAmericana Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance
2019
Died in New Orleans
About
Malcolm John Rebennack Jr., better known by his stage name Dr. John, was an American singer, songwriter and pianist. His music combined New Orleans blues, jazz, R&B, soul and funk.
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Who is Malcolm John?+
Malcolm John Rebennack Jr., better known by his stage name Dr. John, was an American singer, songwriter and pianist. His music combined New Orleans blues, jazz, R&B, soul and funk.
What does the name Malcolm mean?+
The name Malcolm means "A male given name from Scottish Gaelic or Goidelic, variant of Calum or Callum, feminine equivalent Malcolmina, equivalent to Scottish Gaelic Maol Chaluim.. Etymology: Royal name in Scotland, anglicised from various historical cel-gae names equivalent to Maol Chaluim or Calum, Maol Colm, Máel Coluim, lit=devotee of [Saint] Columba; proper nouns derived from t=tonsured from *mailos, and t=dove from columbus.". It is of English origin.
When was Malcolm John born?+
Malcolm John was born on November 21, 1941.
When did Malcolm John die?+
Malcolm John died in 2019, at approximately 78 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Scottish Gaelic or Goidelic, variant of Calum or Callum, feminine equivalent Malcolmina, equivalent to Scottish Gaelic Maol Chaluim.. Etymology: Royal name in Scotland, anglicised from various historical cel-gae names equivalent to Maol Chaluim or Calum, Maol Colm, Máel Coluim, lit=devotee of [Saint] Columba; proper nouns derived from t=tonsured from *mailos, and t=dove from columbus.
The name Malcolm is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Scottish Gaelic or Goidelic, variant of Calum or Callum, feminine equivalent Malcolmina, equivalent to Scottish Gaelic Maol Chaluim.. Etymology: Royal name in Scotland, anglicised from various historical cel-gae names equivalent to Maol Chaluim or Calum, Maol Colm, Máel Coluim, lit=devotee of [Saint] Columba; proper nouns derived from t=tonsured from *mailos, and t=dove from columbus.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Malcolm X
American Black rights activist (1925–1965)
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Prime Minister of Australia from 2015 to 2018
Malcolm Durrell
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Malcolm Fraser
Australian politician, 22nd Prime Minister of Australia (1930-2015)
Malcolm III of Scotland
King of Scotland from 1058 to 1093
Malcolm — November 21, 1941
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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