Otis Redding

American singer and songwriter (1941–1967)
Person human Q217839
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 has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[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].

Body

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[28], in United States[29], founded in 1962[30]; Grammy Awards[15], a music award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1958[33]; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[16], a music museum[34], in United States[35], founded in 1983[36]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17], a commemorative plaque[37], in United States[38].

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[39].

Why It Matters

Otis Redding has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

He has been cited as an influence by Okay Kaya[41], a musician[42], b. 1990[43], of United States[44]; Jérémie Makiese[45], a singer[46], b. 2000[47], of Belgium[48]; Michael Bolton[49], a film producer[50], b. 1953[51], of United States[52], awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor[53]; and Lionel Richie[54], a singer[55], b. 1949[56], of United States[57], awarded the Humanitarian of the Year[58].

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 Okay Kaya[41], Jérémie Makiese[45], Michael Bolton[49], and Lionel Richie[54].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . otisredding.com. otisredding.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [12] . Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians. wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [39] . otisredding.com. otisredding.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [45] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [49] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [54] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [56] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [57] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [58] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Ytterbyz · 2026-06-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Nme artist id otis-redding
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P6927]]: otis-redding, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/214798051|otis redding (#214798051)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/catalog/7190|NME artist]] #"
  2. 23d ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Voice type tenor
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    Occupation singer, singer-songwriter
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    + 41 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P9322]]: 0245388-Redding-Otis-19411967, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/259494|batch #259494]]"
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