Otis Redding
Otis Redding is a titan of soul music. Known for his powerful voice and unique delivery he has become one of the most well known and influential artists of the genre. Join us as we journey through his career from his humble Georgia beginnings to his STAX Records heyday through his tragic death and his surprising posthumous career.
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Spotify Comprehensive Playlist
Apple Music Essentials Playlist
Apple Music Comprehensive Playlist
Otis Redding is considered one of the greatest singers in the history of American popular music and a seminal artist in soul music and rhythm and blues. Redding's style of singing gained inspiration from the gospel music that preceded the genre. His singing style influenced many other soul artists of the 1960s.
Redding received many posthumous accolades, including two Grammy Awards, the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In addition to "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay," "Respect" and "Try a Little Tenderness" are among his best-known songs.
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