American bandleader, musician, talent scout, author & label owner.
Born December 28, 1921 Vallejo, California, USA.
Died January 17, 2012 Alta Dena, California, USA.
Father of guitarist Shuggie Otis & drummer Nicky Otis (Nick Otis).
Otis founded the [url=http://www.discogs.com/label/Ultra+Records+(5)]Ultra Records[/url] label in 1956 along with Frank Gallo, Eddie Mesner and Leo Mesner. When they discovered another label by that name already existed they changed the name of the label to Dig Records. In 1960 Otis founded the Dig Records label.
Otis was involved in virtually every aspect of the music business. He helped to shape the R&B genre starting in the late 1940s and stayed involved in it for over 30 years. He had his own music variety show from 1954-5, The Johnny Otis Show.
He played many instruments, going with ease on stage from the piano to the vibraphone to the drums to the guitar and more.
He was inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 (Non-Performer).
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June 23, 1996
Downtown Novato
Novato, California, United StatesAugust 20, 1994
House of Blues
West Hollywood, California, United StatesAugust 29, 1993
Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park
San Dimas, California, United StatesMay 29, 1993
Petrillo Music Shell
Chicago, Illinois, United States1. Dance to the Music(Sly & the Family Stone cover)
2. Creole Love Call(Duke Ellington cover)
3. Respect(Otis Redding cover)
4. I Can't Turn You Loose(Otis Redding cover)
June 2, 1991
Continental Hyatt House Hotel
Los Angeles, California, United StatesDecember 22, 1990
Vine Street
Los Angeles, California, United StatesDecember 21, 1990
Vine Street
Los Angeles, California, United StatesDecember 20, 1990
Vine Street
Los Angeles, California, United StatesNovember 10, 1990
Vine Street
Los Angeles, California, United StatesNovember 9, 1990
Vine Street
Los Angeles, California, United StatesNovember 8, 1990
Vine Street
Los Angeles, California, United StatesSeptember 19, 1987
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, California, United StatesSeptember 9, 1986
Venetian Room, Fairmont Hotel
Dallas, Texas, United StatesSeptember 9, 1986
Venetian Room, Fairmont Hotel
Dallas, Texas, United StatesSeptember 8, 1986
Venetian Room, Fairmont Hotel
Dallas, Texas, United StatesSeptember 8, 1986
Venetian Room, Fairmont Hotel
Dallas, Texas, United StatesSeptember 6, 1986
Venetian Room, Fairmont Hotel
Dallas, Texas, United StatesSeptember 6, 1986
Venetian Room, Fairmont Hotel
Dallas, Texas, United StatesSeptember 5, 1986
Venetian Room, Fairmont Hotel
Dallas, Texas, United StatesSeptember 5, 1986
Venetian Room, Fairmont Hotel
Dallas, Texas, United StatesJohnny Otis has released 27+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Johnny Otis And Friends - The Story Of The Blues - Chapter 19, The Johnny Otis Rhythm & Blues Caravan (The Complete Savoy Recordings), Let's Live It Up. Explore their complete discography on this page.
Some of Johnny Otis's most popular tracks include Willie And The Hand Jive, Castin' My Spell, Harlem Nocturne, Good Golly, Bad Luck Shadow. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.
American bandleader, musician, talent scout, author & label owner.Born December 28, 1921 Vallejo, California, USA.Died January 17, 2012 Alta Dena, California, USA.Father of guitarist Shuggie Otis & dr... Read the full biography on this page.
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