Soul great Otis Redding's 1966 performances at the Whisky a Go Go in Hollywood were a revelation in many respects for Southland music fans who caught those shows, which are the focal point of “Otis ...

Live on the Sunset Strip, slated for May 18, 2010 release on Stax Records through Concord Music Group, captures Redding in the white heat of transition, when his star power was undeniable and it was ...

Otis Redding had soul. No, he was soul. His voice—powerful, and yet gentle; velvety at times, but rugged through and through—had the ability to tell a story. His feverish passion brought on an ...

Legendary singer and songwriter Otis Redding was posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday. The unveiling ceremony was held at 6150 Hollywood Boulevard, where Redding’s ...

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This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Pop quiz: How many No. 1 hits did Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Otis ...

If ever anyone got the short of the stick in life and the music business it was Otis Redding. He had built a solid career for himself as a gritty and brilliant soul and rhythm and blues artist when he ...