Otis Redding

Where They’re From:

Dawson, Georgia

Who They Are:

Otis Redding was a popular mid century singer-songwriter who got his start performing in the American south. “The King of Soul” is remembered for his contributions to the soul and R&B genres, singing backup for Little Richard, and for hits such as “(Sitting) On the Dock of the Bay” and “Try a Little Tenderness.” After losing his life in a plane crash, Redding won two Grammy Awards in 1969 and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989.

Years Active:

1958-1967

Essential Albums:

Otis Blue: Otis Redding Sings Soul (1965), The Soul Album (1966), The Dock of the Bay (1968)