Dr. John will be released later this year, it has been announced.The legendary musician died in June 2019 after suffering a heart attack.
He was 77 years old.At the time of his death, Dr. John – real name Malcolm John Rebennack Jr. – was working on a new project, which will be shared via Rounder Records this year.
Titled ‘Things Happen That Way’, the album was executive produced by Rebennack’s daughter Karla R. Pratt, according to Rolling Stone, and will be released on September 23.‘Things Happen That Way’ was recorded in New Orleans in 2018 and was co-produced by the star and guitarist Shane Thierot.
Its tracklist reportedly includes covers of classic country songs, as well as new material.Guest appearances for the record have also been confirmed, with Lukas Nelson and Promise Of The Real set to feature on a re-worked version of Dr.
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