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Otis Redding's Extraordinary Life
There's nothing quite like a thrilling "overnight success" story. But when it comes to soul superstar Otis Redding, his meteoric rise to the top ended almost as quickly as it started.
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Otis Redding was born in Dawson, Georgia on September 9, 1941 and was an American singer, songwriter and record producer. Redding started his music career singing in gospel choirs around the ...
Rubbing shoulders with Motown for soul's defining label, Memphis' Stax Records boasted an impressive discography, all ...
He set the tone for the shows. Otis was the biggest star, so he closed the show, but even Otis was nervous after Sam had been on the stage. Sam and Dave were a team, a consummate team. Oh my God.
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As part of Booker T. and the MG’s, Stax’s house band, Jones played on soul landmarks by Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Carla Thomas and especially Sam & Dave. Two days ago, Jones heard ...