No, no, no...he's not dead. To the contrary, he performed the last concert of his illustrious career earlier this summer...at the age of 95.
Originally making his mark on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson in the '60s, Doc Severinsen became known as one of the pre-eminent trumpet players in the world. His flamboyant mix of fashion, humor and musical chops was his brand...and many tuned into the Tonight Show as much for Doc as for Johnny, Ed and the guests.
On this Music Friday, we share classic moments of this amazing performer while he is still on terra firma. First the double-entendre-riddled repartee with which he would often engage Johnny, this one about Thanksgiving. And then, there was the music. So much of the video from his early days is sadly wanting...but this clip from just seven years ago shows that, even in his 80s, dude had it going on.
There are so many great clips...but to close, I'm going with "Ode to Billie Jo."
Doc...you so rocked our world in a style we may never see again.
Thank you!
Beautiful!!!
Posted by: Lee T | October 14, 2022 at 13:13