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Otis BlackwellOtis Blackwell Otis Blackwell American songwriter (1931–2002) Not to be confused with the songwriter and record producer Robert "Bumps" Blackwell. Otis Blackwell (February 16, 1931 – May 6, 2002) was an American songwriter whose work influenced rock and roll. His compositions include "Fever" (recorded by Little Willie John), "Great Balls of Fire" and "Breathless" (recorded by Jerry Lee Lewis), "Don't Be Cruel", "All Shook Up", and "Return to Sender" (with Winfield Scott; recorded by Elvis Presley), and "Handy Man" (recorded by Jimmy Jones).[1] Quick facts Background information, Also known as ... Otis Blackwell Background information Also known as John Davenport Born (1931-02-16)February 16, 1931 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. Died May 6, 2002(2002-05-06) (aged 71) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. Genres Blues rock… (Source: Wikipedia)
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