Otis Redding

Otis Redding
Otis Redding defined “SOUL” , with the MG’s (Memphis group) he recorded some of the best 60’s soul music ever. He also was a solid performer. He appeared at 1967’s “summer of love” Monterey Pop Festival and won over a predominantly white audience with his blazing performance. Shortly thereafter he was killed in a plane crash on December 10th, 1967 at the age of 26. His biggest single ever , “Sittin on the Dock of the Bay” was released after his death.