Otis Blackwell
Rhythm and blues, Songwriter
1931 – 2002
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Who was Otis Blackwell?
Otis Blackwell was an American songwriter, singer, and pianist, whose work significantly influenced rock and roll. His compositions include Little Willie John's "Fever", Jerry Lee Lewis' "Great Balls of Fire" and "Breathless", Elvis Presley's "Don't Be Cruel", "All Shook Up" and "Return to Sender", and Jimmy Jones' "Handy Man".
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- Born
- Feb 16, 1931
Brooklyn - Also known as
- John Davenport
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Lived in
- Brooklyn
- Died
- May 6, 2002
Nashville
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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