Mac Rebennack, known as Dr. John, remained one of the most unique characters in—or out—of music. With his wild ways and signature songs, his story sounds like myth, but isn’t. Read our 2011 cover story of the man who said “God looks out for chumps and assholes. That’s what makes life interesting.”
Mac was neither chump nor asshole, but somebody sure was looking out for him anyway.
Erik still talks about the day of the photo shoot for this piece.