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About
Johnny Otis, born Ioannis Alexandres Veliotes, was an American singer, musician, composer, bandleader, record producer, talent scout, and preacher. He was a seminal influence on American R&B and rock and roll. He discovered numerous artists early in their careers who went on to become highly successful in their own right, including Little Esther Phillips, Etta James, Alan O'Day, Big Mama Thornton, Johnny Ace, Jackie Wilson, Little Willie John, Hank Ballard, and The Robins, Sugar Pie DeSanto, among many others. Otis has been called the "Godfather of Rhythm and Blues".
Top Tracks
- 1
Boogie Guitar (Three Guitars)
Good Ole Blues 1949-50
- 2
Harlem Nocturne
The Master Recordings, Vol. 2 - Savoy On Central Ave.
- 3
Willie And The Hand Jive
The Capitol Years
- 4
Trouble on My Mind
The Night Is Young! Johnny Otis Hits
- 5
Casting My Spell on You
Casting My Spell on You
- 6
Stop, Look and Love Me
The Night Is Young! Johnny Otis Hits
- 7
Willie and the Hand Jive (Rerecorded)
50's Rock 'N' Roll - Whole Lot Of Shakin'
- 8
Chicken Shack Boogie
The Very Best Of
- 9
Good Golly
The Capitol Years
- 10
Time to Say 'Bye Bye'
The Johnny Otis Show - Good Lovin' Blues
