City That Care Forgot Explained

City That Care Forgot
Type:studio
Artist:Dr. John and the Lower 911
Cover:City That Care Forgot.jpg
Next Title:Tribal
Next Year:2010

City That Care Forgot is the first full-length studio album by American musician Dr. John and his band the Lower 911. It was released on June 3, 2008, via 429 Records/Cooking Vinyl. Recording sessions took place at Dockside Studio in Maurice, with additional recording at The Music Shed in New Orleans, Pedernales Studio in Spicewood and Legacy Recording Studios in New York City. Production was handled by Jeff Jones, Herman Ernest III and Dr. John himself. It features guest appearances from Eric Clapton, Terence Blanchard, Ani DiFranco, James Andrews, Terrance Simien, Trombone Shorty and Willie Nelson.

At the 51st Annual Grammy Awards held in 2009, the album was won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album.

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