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Otis ReddingOtis Redding Otis Redding American singer and songwriter (1941–1967) Otis Ray Redding Jr. (September 9, 1941 – December 10, 1967) was an American singer and songwriter. He is regarded as one of the greatest singers in the history of American popular music and a seminal artist in soul music and rhythm and blues. Nicknamed the "King of Soul",[3] Redding's style of singing drew inspiration from the gospel music that preceded the genre. His vocal style influenced many other soul artists of the 1960s. Quick facts Born, Died ... Otis Redding Redding in 1967 Born Otis Ray Redding Jr. (1941-09-09)September 9, 1941 Dawson, Georgia, U.S. Died December 10, 1967(1967-12-10) (aged 26) Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. Cause of death Plane crash Resting place… (Source: Wikipedia)
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