Bill Doggett

Bill Doggett (February 16, 1916 - November 13, 1996) was an American jazz and rhythm and blues pianist and organist.

William Ballard Doggett was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvani

Bill Doggett (February 16, 1916 - November 13, 1996) was an American jazz and rhythm and blues pianist and organist.

William Ballard Doggett was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His mother, a church pianist, introduced him to music when he was 9 years old. By the time he was 15, he had joined a Philadelphia area combo, playing local theaters and clubs while attending high school.