Johnny Otis

American musical entertainer (1921–2012)
Person human Q726315
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Johnny Otis

Summary

Johnny Otis is a human[1]. Born in Vallejo[2], he… he was born on December 28, 1921[3]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. He died on January 17, 2012[5]. He worked as a record producer[6], pianist[7], composer[8], bandleader[9], and songwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,294 views/month, #6,959 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Johnny Otis was born in Vallejo[2].
  • Johnny Otis died in Los Angeles[4].
  • Johnny Otis was born on December 28, 1921[3].
  • Johnny Otis died on January 17, 2012[5].
  • Burial took place at Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum[12].
  • A child of Johnny Otis was Shuggie Otis[13].
  • Johnny Otis held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Johnny Otis is identified as part of the Greeks ethnic group[15].
  • Johnny Otis worked as a record producer[6].
  • Johnny Otis's professions included pianist[7].
  • Johnny Otis worked as a composer[8].
  • Johnny Otis's professions included bandleader[9].
  • Johnny Otis worked as a songwriter[10].
  • Johnny Otis's professions included singer[16].
  • Johnny Otis received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[17].
  • Johnny Otis was a member of The Johnny Otis Show[18].
  • Johnny Otis is recorded as male[19].
  • Johnny Otis's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Johnny Otis's genre is rock music[21].
  • Johnny Otis's genre is jazz fusion[22].
  • Johnny Otis's record label is recorded as Savoy Records[23].
  • Johnny Otis's record label is recorded as Duke Records[24].
  • Johnny Otis's record label is recorded as Capitol Records[25].
  • Johnny Otis's family name is recorded as Veliotes[26].
  • Johnny Otis's given name is recorded as Ioannis[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Johnny Otis's place of birth was Vallejo[2]. He was born on December 28, 1921[3]. He is identified as part of the Greeks ethnic group[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include record producer[6], pianist[7], composer[8], bandleader[9], songwriter[10], and singer[16].

Recognition

Johnny Otis received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[17].

Personal Life

A child of Johnny Otis was Shuggie Otis[13].

Death and Burial

Johnny Otis died on January 17, 2012[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum[12].

Why It Matters

Johnny Otis ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,294 views/month, #6,959 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Johnny Otis born?

Johnny Otis's place of birth was Vallejo[2].

Where did Johnny Otis die?

Johnny Otis passed away in Los Angeles[4].

What did Johnny Otis do for work?

Johnny Otis worked as record producer[6], pianist[7], composer[8], bandleader[9], and songwriter[10].

What awards did Johnny Otis receive?

Honors received include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [18] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . latimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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