Otis Redding – DMDB Influence 67.79% | Fanbase 58.52%

Otis Redding — pop artist from CA.

Otis Redding, born on September 9, 1941 in Dawson, Georgia, emerged as a prominent figure in the Southern Soul music scene of the 1960s. His distinctive voice…

Influence: 67.79% Fanbase: 58.52% Trending: 72.43% Career Level: Mainstream

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Genres

popadult standardsr&b, funk & soulr&b/soulclassic soulfunksoulsouthern soulmemphis soulbluessoul blues

Biography

Otis Redding, born on September 9, 1941 in Dawson, Georgia, emerged as a prominent figure in the Southern Soul music scene of the 1960s. His distinctive voice and songwriting skills garnered him success, with hits like "These Arms of Mine" and "Respect." Redding's career took off when he signed with Stax Records in 1962, leading to a string of soul classics and a breakthrough performance at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival. Tragically, Redding passed away in a plane crash on December 10, 1967, at the age of 26, shortly after releasing his iconic single "(Sittin' on The) Dock of the Bay."

Posthumously, Redding's music continued to resonate, with "(Sittin' on The) Dock of the Bay" becoming a chart-topping hit and earning him two Grammy awards. His influence endured, leading to inductions into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, BMI Songwriters Hall of Fame, and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Redding's legacy as a powerful vocalist and songwriter remains significant in the music industry.