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Johnny Otis (born Ioannis Alexandres Veliotes (Ιωάννης Αλέξανδρος Βελιώτης); December 28, 1921 – January 17, 2012) was an American singer, musician, composer, bandleader, record producer, and talent scout. [ 1 ] . He was a seminal influence on American R&B and rock and roll.
Jan 20, 2012 · Johnny Otis, the musician, bandleader, songwriter, impresario, disc jockey and talent scout who was often called “the godfather of rhythm and blues,” died on Tuesday at his home in...
Jan 20, 2012 · Johnny Otis, dubbed the "godfather of rhythm and blues", has died aged 90. The bandleader, who had been unwell for several years, passed away at his home in Los Angeles, his manager said.
Aug 6, 2024 · Johnny Otis was a bandleader, musician, singer, producer, and promoter of rhythm and blues and rock and roll. He discovered and promoted many R&B stars, such as Big Mama Thornton, Little Willie John, and Hank Ballard, and had a hit with "Willie and the Hand Jive".
- Robert Walser
Jan 19, 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...
- Elizabeth Blair
Jan 19, 2012 · Johnny Otis, the bandleader, talent scout and songwriter who was often called the “Godfather of R&B,” died on Tuesday at his suburban Los Angeles home. He was 90.
Jan 19, 2012 · Johnny Otis, who wrote and recorded "Willie and the Hand Jive" and promoted black music to white audiences, passed away in 2012. He was known for his eclectic interests, his diverse band members and his political activism.
