Bill Doggett

Feb 16, 1916 - Nov 16, 1996 (80 years old) in

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".