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RIP percussionist Leonard "Doc" Gibbs. Dead at 73 from prostate cancer

Posted on 9/23/21 at 11:01 am
Posted by L.A.
The Mojave Desert
Member since Aug 2003
67004 posts
Posted on 9/23/21 at 11:01 am
Some of you might remember Doc Gibbs as the musical director for Emeril Live


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Leonard William “Doc” Gibbs, who was a master percussionist, died on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021. Gibbs was 73.

Gibbs performed with some legendary artists in the music industry such as Grover Washington, Jr., Anita Baker, Whitney Houston, Bob James, George Benson, Nancy Wilson, Al Jarreau, Ricki Lee Jones, Wyclef Jean, Erykah Badu, Eric Benet and other musicians of various genres.

He is also known for being the musical director for Emeril Live! hosted by chef Emeril Lagasse. Gibbs was an elected member of the Philadelphia chapter Board of Governors of the National Association of Recording Artists and Sciences.

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This post was edited on 9/23/21 at 11:02 am
Posted by NBR_Exile
Houston via Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2012
2107 posts
Posted on 9/23/21 at 2:49 pm to
Prostate cancer is real. Can’t speak to his music but, men take it seriously. Both my grandfather and father died from the disease. It is one of the easiest cancers to conquer if you catch it early.
Posted by Yeahright
On a big sphere out there.
Member since Sep 2018
2420 posts
Posted on 9/23/21 at 5:35 pm to
Was a super cool guy and great musician. RIP Doc.
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