Deacon John Moore

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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, but one who always had work recording and entertaining live around his home town. He's made a few solo records with regional popularity, and played guitar for many others including Aaron Neville's "Tell It Like It Is" on Parlo, Ernie K. Doe’s "Mother In Law”, Robert Parker's "Barefootin'", and Chris Kenner’s "Land of 1000 Dances". One of 13 children, John learned guitar from Treme neighborhood characters like Roy Montrell, Papoose Nelson and George Davis. His recording career begins when his band "Deacon John and the Ivories", became the hard working hot house band circa 1960 at New Orleans' now shuttered, but legendary live music spot the Dew Drop Inn. After producer Allen Toussaint saw him, he was soon playing guitar on various sessions for the Minit and Alon labels amongst others. Moore eventually recorded as a featured artist for Rip Records in in 1962, waxing releasing "I Can't Wait" b/w "When I'm With You". With limited income from 45's, to support himself Moore really earned his chops and suppe

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