Deacon John Moore
Sign in to saveAlso known as John "Deacon John" Moore, John Moore, John Edward Moore, 'Deacon' John Moore
American musician, singer and bandleader
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Alternately known as just Deacon John, this longtime New Orleans R&B performer and session musician (also known early on as Johnny Moore ) earned his nickname 'Deacon' from an old bandmate for his kept clean-cut, church ready look. During the mid 60's he formed a band called "Deacon John and the Ivories" backing up Irma Thomas, Art & Aaron Neville, Benny Spellman, Oliver Morgan, and others, performing for High School Dances. Over the years he's remained a regional obscurity <a href="https://ww
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- Instance of
- human
- Family name
- Moore
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- New Orleans
- Occupation
- conductor
- Genre
- jazz
- Instrument
- voice
- Record label
- Minit Records
- Official website
- www.deaconjohnsjumpblues.com
- Image
- Deacon John Moore.jpg
- Work location
- New Orleans
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- Deacon John Moore
- date of birth
- 1941-06-23
- ethnic group
- African Americans
- Commons gallery
- Deacon John Moore
- nickname
- Deacon John
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