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Otis Redding

Dawson, United States · 1941-09-09 – 1967-12-10

Otis Redding is credited on 8,614 releases across 1,943 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1956–2026 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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8,614

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1,943

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Decades active

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American soul singer, songwriter, producer and arranger.
Born: September 9, 1941 in Dawson, Georgia, USA.
Died: December 10, 1967 near Madison, Wisconsin, USA in a plane crash.
Married to Zelma Redding from 1961 until his death, father of Otis III (opens in a new tab), Dexter (opens in a new tab), Demetria and Karla, and cousin.
Influential figure for 60s American popular music and considered a seminal artist of Soul and R&B.
In 1965, he co-founded the publishing entity Redwal.
Of his compositions, best known are the hits Respect and (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay.
Inducted to Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 (Performer) and Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1994.

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8,614 releases · 1,943 albums · active 1956–2026

  • Performance · 14,331
  • Production · 273
  • Other credits · 171

Studios: Fame Recording Studios · Atlantic Studios · Fillmore East · Royal Albert Hall

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