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Leonard “Doc” Gibbs (1948–2021), celebrated percussionist and “Emeril Live” bandleader
Leonard “Doc” Gibbs was a master percussionist known for his time as the leader of the house band on “Emeril Live.”Gibbs was part of jazz saxophonist Grover Washington’s backing band in the 1970s. He went on to perform with notable artists including Whitney Houston (1963–2012), Anita Baker, Wyclef Jean, and Erykah Badu.