Johnny Otis

Blues, Musical Artist

1921 – 2012

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Who was Johnny Otis?

Johnny Otis was an American singer, musician, composer, arranger, bandleader, talent scout, disc jockey, record producer, television show host, artist, author, journalist, minister, and impresario. A seminal influence on American R&B and rock and roll, Otis discovered artists such as Little Esther, Big Mama Thornton, Jackie Wilson, Little Willie John and Hank Ballard. Known as the original "King of Rock & Roll", he is commonly referred to as the "Godfather of Rhythm and Blues".

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Born
Dec 28, 1921
Vallejo
Also known as
  • Ioannis Alexandres Veliotes
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  • United States of America
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Lived in
  • Vallejo
Died
Jan 17, 2012
Los Angeles

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on July 23, 2013

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