December 15, 2010 - The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame officially announced the class of 2011 inductees Wednesday (12/15) -- Neil Diamond, Alice Cooper, Tom Waits, Dr. John and Darlene Love -- adding Leon Russell in the sideman category and Specialty Records' Art Rupe and Elektra Records founder Jac Holzman under the heading of non-performers.
June 15, 2010 - For a man who says he can't remember yesterday, Dr. John has a considerable handle on the history of pop music, starting at the end of the 19th century with Jelly Roll Morton and continuing through Tin Pan Alley, the early days of rock 'n' roll, and up through the modern definition of funk.
November 21, 2005 - "Clean all the waters in the world," Dr. John croons so soulfully to open "Sippiana Hericane." "Let's all lend a hand / Save our land."
February 22, 2001 - Grammys were awarded in 100 categories during Wednesday night's ceremonies at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. A full list of the winners follows:
June 30, 2000 - John Fogerty will top the bill on a concert tour dubbed Acura Music Festival: Destination New Orleans, which is scheduled to open on Aug. 5 in West Palm Beach, Fla. The line-up of bands will vary from city to city, with three acts on the bill in most markets.
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