Otis "Big Smokey" Smothers
African American Chicago blues guitarist and singer (1929–1993)
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Summary
Otis "Big Smokey" Smothers was born on March 21, 1929[1], in Lexington[2]. He died on July 23, 1993[3], in Chicago[4]. He worked as a musician[5], singer[6], guitarist[7], and songwriter[8]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Genre: Chicago blues[12]
- Family name: Smothers[13]
- Given name: Otis[14]
- Instrument: guitar[15], voice[16]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[17]
- Name in native language: Otis Smothers[18]
- Start of work period: 1993[19]
- Sibling: Little Smokey Smothers[20]
FAQs
Where was Otis "Big Smokey" Smothers born?
Otis "Big Smokey" Smothers was born in Lexington[2].
Where did Otis "Big Smokey" Smothers die?
Otis "Big Smokey" Smothers died in Chicago[4].
What did Otis "Big Smokey" Smothers do for work?
Otis "Big Smokey" Smothers worked as a musician[5], singer[6], guitarist[7], and songwriter[8].