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Deacon John, born John Moore in New Orleans on June 23, 1941, is a celebrated figure in the city’s rich R&B and jump blues tradition. A longtime session guitarist and bandleader, he earned the nickname “Deacon John” from a bandmate and built a career rooted in the Dew Drop Inn era, collaborating with iconic artists like Allen Toussaint, Dr. John, Wardell Quezergue, Irma Thomas, and Lee Dorsey. Today, he remains a vital link to New Orleans’ musical heritage, delivering high-energy performances that honor and elevate classic blues and R&B sounds.