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Born: September 09, 1941 in Dawson, GA
Years Active: 60 's
Died: December 10, 1967 in Madison, WI
Genre: R&B

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One of the most influential soul singers of the 1960s, Otis Redding exemplified to many listeners the power of Southern "deep soul" -- hoarse, gritty vocals, brassy arrangements, and an emotional way with both party tunes and aching ballads. He was also the most consistent exponent of the Stax sound, cutting his records at the Memphis label/studios... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
1993 Good to Me: Live at the Whiskey a Go Go, Vol. 2
1970 Tell the Truth
1969 Love Man
1968 In Person at the Whisky a Go Go
1967 Live in Europe
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Filmography:
2007 Stax 50th Anniversary Concert
1995 The History of Rock 'n' Roll: Sounds of Soul
1990 Rock 'n' Roll History, Vol. 3: Sixties Soul
1990 Rock 'n' Roll History, Vol. 5: Rock 'n' Soul Heaven
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Similar Artists: Booker T. & the MG's Solomon Burke Aretha Franklin Arthur Alexander Steve Cropper More >>

Influenced By: Ray Charles Sam Cooke Little Richard Fats Domino Big Joe Turner More >> Followers: Swamp Dogg Elvis Costello The Holmes Brothers Roachford Robert Palmer More >>

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