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Jan 19, 2012 · Johnny Otis, the “godfather of rhythm and blues” who for decades evangelized black music to white audiences, has died at 90.
Jan 19, 2012 · LOS ANGELES -- Johnny Otis, the "godfather of rhythm and blues" who wrote and recorded the R&B classic "Willie and the Hand Jive" and for decades evangelized black music to white audiences as a ...
Jan 19, 2012 · LOS ANGELES - Johnny Otis, the "godfather of rhythm and blues" who wrote and recorded the R&B classic "Willie and the Hand Jive" and for decades evangelized black music to white audiences as a ...
Jan 20, 2012 · Jan. 19, 2012. Johnny Otis, the musician, bandleader, songwriter, impresario, disc jockey and talent scout who was often called “the godfather of rhythm and blues,” died on Tuesday at his home ...
Jan 19, 2012 · By THR Staff. January 19, 2012 6:34pm. Johnny Otis, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer who wrote and recorded the 1958 R&B classic “Willie and the Hand Jive” and produced the original “Hound ...
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Jan 20, 2012 · Johnny Otis, dubbed the "godfather of rhythm and blues", has died aged 90. The bandleader, who had been unwell for several years, passed away at his home in Los Angeles, his manager said. Best ...
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Jan 19, 2012 · Johnny Otis, the white child of Greek immigrants who aligned himself with black culture and became a pioneer of rhythm & blues music, died Jan. 17 in the Los Angeles area at age 90. A cause of death was not reported.
