Otis Redding
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Otis Redding
Summary
Otis Redding is a human[1]. Born in Dawson[2], he… he was born on September 9, 1941[3]. He passed away in Madison[4]. He died on December 10, 1967[5]. He worked as a singer[6] and singer-songwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.35% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65,850 views/month, #3,467 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Otis Redding's place of birth was Dawson[2].
- Otis Redding passed away in Madison[4].
- Otis Redding was born on September 9, 1941[3].
- Otis Redding died on December 10, 1967[5].
- Otis Redding was married to Zelma Redding[9].
- A child of Otis Redding was Otis Redding III[10].
- Otis Redding held citizenship in United States[11].
- Otis Redding is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[12].
- Otis Redding's professions included singer[6].
- Otis Redding's professions included singer-songwriter[7].
- Otis Redding was educated at Ballard-Hudson High School[13].
- Otis Redding received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[14].
- Otis Redding received the Grammy Awards[15].
- Otis Redding received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[16].
- Otis Redding received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17].
- Otis Redding is recorded as male[18].
- Otis Redding's instance of is recorded as human[19].
- Otis Redding's genre is soul[20].
- Otis Redding's genre is gospel music[21].
- Otis Redding's record label is recorded as Stax Records[22].
- Otis Redding's record label is recorded as Atco Records[23].
- Otis Redding's record label is recorded as Atlantic Records[24].
- Otis Redding's discography is recorded as Otis Redding discography[25].
- Otis Redding's Commons category is recorded as Otis Redding[26].
- Otis Redding's voice type is recorded as tenor[27].
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1941-09-09[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1967-12-10[31]
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Genre(s): blues, blues rock, deep soul, psychedelic rock, r&b, soul, southern soul[32]
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Community tags: blues, blues rock, death by plane crash, deep soul, psychedelic rock, r&b, rhythm & blues, soul, southern soul[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: 82b1f5fd-cd31-41a9-b5d4-7e33f0eb9751[34]
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Origins and Family
Born in Dawson[2], Otis Redding… he was born on September 9, 1941[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[12].
Education
Otis Redding's education included a stint at Ballard-Hudson High School[13].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include singer[6] and singer-songwriter[7].
Recognition
Awards received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[14], a lifetime achievement award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1962[37]; Grammy Awards[15], a music award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1958[40]; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[16], a music museum[41], in United States[42], founded in 1983[43]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17], a commemorative plaque[44], in United States[45].
Personal Life
Otis Redding was married to Zelma Redding[9]. A child of him was Otis Redding III[10].
Death and Burial
Otis Redding died on December 10, 1967[5]. He died in Madison[4]. The cause of death was aviation accident[46].
Why It Matters
Otis Redding ranks in the top 0.35% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65,850 views/month, #3,467 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
He has been cited as an influence by Lionel Richie[49], a singer[50], b. 1949[51], of United States[52], awarded the Humanitarian of the Year[53]; Michael Bolton[54], a film producer[55], b. 1953[56], of United States[57], awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor[58]; Okay Kaya[59], a musician[60], b. 1990[61], of United States[62]; and Jérémie Makiese[63], a singer[64], b. 2000[65], of Belgium[66].
FAQs
Where was Otis Redding born?
Otis Redding's place of birth was Dawson[2].
Where did Otis Redding die?
Otis Redding died in Madison[4].
Who was Otis Redding married to?
Otis Redding's spouses include Zelma Redding[9].
What did Otis Redding do for work?
Otis Redding worked as singer[6] and singer-songwriter[7].
Where did Otis Redding go to school?
Otis Redding was educated at Ballard-Hudson High School[13].
What awards did Otis Redding receive?
Honors received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[14], Grammy Awards[15], Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[16], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17].
Who did Otis Redding influence?
Otis Redding has been cited as an influence by Lionel Richie[49], Michael Bolton[54], Okay Kaya[59], and Jérémie Makiese[63].