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

Food Rocks

Shake! Otis at Monterey

It's Black Entertainment

Jimi Plays Monterey

Best of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go!

Popcorn

Casey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years

When the Music's Over

Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built

Top Movie Credits

Monterey Pop Self

Food Rocks Songs

Shake! Otis at Monterey Songs

It's Black Entertainment Self (archive footage)

Jimi Plays Monterey Self (archive footage)

Best of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go! Self (archive footage)

Popcorn Self

Casey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years Self (archive footage)

When the Music's Over Self (archive footage)

Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built Self (archive footage)