In Memory of Johnny Otis (born Ioannis Alexandres Veliotes, - TopicsExpress



          

In Memory of Johnny Otis (born Ioannis Alexandres Veliotes, December 28, 1921 – January 17, 2012). He was an American singer, musician, composer, arranger, bandleader, talent scout, disc jockey, record producer, television show host, artist, author, journalist, minister, and impresario. A seminal influence on American R&B and rock and roll, Otis discovered artists such as Little Esther, Big Mama Thornton, Jackie Wilson, Little Willie John and Hank Ballard. Known as the original King of Rock & Roll, he is commonly referred to as the Godfather of Rhythm and Blues. (Wiki) The Johnny Otis Show - Hand Jive youtube/watch?v=qOrQTh_Cq7U 1950s Johnny Otis Show youtube/watch?v=T0mIFzCaOko
Posted on: Sun, 28 Dec 2014 10:46:51 +0000

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