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19. Jan. 2012 · Johnny Otis was many things over his career, including a bandleader, producer, radio and TV host and composer. Additionally, Otis launched the careers of many of R&B's finest singers.
20. Jan. 2012 · Bandleader and producer Johnny Otis, who launched and then nurtured the careers of many of R&B's greatest singers, died Tuesday at his home near Los Angeles. He was 90. Fresh Air remembers Otis ...
24. Juli 2023 · Johnny Otis was born Ioannis Alexandros Veliotes on December 28, 1921 in Vallejo, California. His Greek-immigrant parents were Alexander Veliotes, a grocery store owner, and painter Irene Kiskakes. He grew up in a predominantly black neighborhood, and early in life, he decided that was where he belonged. “As a kid, I decided that if our ...
Johnny Otis is an American rhythm and blues musician, singer, songwriter, arranger and bandleader. He was a pivotal figure in the development of R&B and rock and roll, helping to shape the sound and style of both genres in the 1950s and 1960s. His daughter, Shuggie Otis, is also a well-known musician.
January 17, 2012 Alta Dena, California, USA. Band leader, musician, talent scout, political activist, author and artist, Johnny Otis founded the Ultra Records label in 1956 along with Frank Gallo, Eddie Mesner and Leo Mesner. When it was discovered that another label by that name already existed they changed the name of the label to Dig Records.
17. Jan. 2012 · Explore Johnny Otis's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Johnny Otis on AllMusic.
2. Apr. 2019 · Johnny and Phyllis Otis were married for 70 years and had four children, among them the exceptionally gifted guitarist Shuggie Otis. A multifaceted individual, Johnny Otis was a bandleader, musician, songwriter, producer, talent scout, painter, sculptor and civil rights activist. He began his career playing drums in big swing bands, but also ...
