Otis Redding

Born: 1941-09-09

Birthplace: Dawson, Georgia, USA

Biography

Otis Ray Redding Jr. was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, arranger, and talent scout. He 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.

Known For

Monterey Pop
It's Black Entertainment
Jimi Plays Monterey
Sound of the City: London 1964-73
Casey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years
Popcorn
Best of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go!
Shake! Otis at Monterey
Superstars in Concert
Otis Redding: Soul Ambassador

Top Movie Credits

It's Black Entertainment Self (archive footage)
Jimi Plays Monterey Self (archive footage)