JOHNNY OTIS
(December 28, 1921 – January 17, 2012)
(December 28, 1921 – January 17, 2012)
(Born, Loannis Alexandres Veliotes)
Mr. Johnny Otis
– THE GODFATHER OF RHYTHM and BLUES – was a political activist, preacher, artist, author, DJ, and even an organic farmer!
But of course his main claim to fame is his place in the world of music (he even played drums on the ORIGINAL “Hound Dog” by Big Mama Thornton!!!)...
Check out another
Otis/Thornton performance…
– THE GODFATHER OF RHYTHM and BLUES – was a political activist, preacher, artist, author, DJ, and even an organic farmer!
But of course his main claim to fame is his place in the world of music (he even played drums on the ORIGINAL “Hound Dog” by Big Mama Thornton!!!)...
Check out another
Otis/Thornton performance…
Johnny Otis, in addition to being a talented drummer, piano and vibes player; as well as a vocalist, was also a conduit for novices in need of a break. The man was pure class...
Check out this 1962 Johnny Otis profile:
A few by Johnny Otis:
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| JOHNNY WITH THE PENGUINS IN '58 |
Check out a few more of the “novices” who got a helping hand from Mr. Otis…
Johnny Ace:
Charles Brown:
Etta James:
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| Johnny and Etta James |
R.I.P. Mr. Otis:
AS STATED ABOVE,
PURE CLASS...
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