Otis Redding

Otis Ray Redding Jr. (September 9, 1941 - December 10, 1967) was an American singer and songwriter. He was an African American who was born in Dawson, Georgia. He wrote and sang many popular songs. He was killed in a plane crash at the age of 26 in Madison, Wisconsin. Shortly after his death, his song "(Sittin' On) The Dock of The Bay", went to #1 on the charts. He is well known as a very influential and talented artist in soul music. 

He wrote the song, "Respect", which became a big hit for Aretha Franklin.

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Category:1941 births
Category:1967 deaths
Category:African-American musicians
Category:American singer-songwriters
Category:American soul musicians
Category:Aviation deaths in the United States
Category:Singers from Georgia (U.S. state)