Johnny Otis Biography

Johnny Otis biography

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NAME: Johnny Otis
OCCUPATION: Drummer, Music Producer, Singer
BIRTH DATE: December 28, 1921 (Age: 90)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Vallejo, California
Originally: John Veliotes

ZODIAC SIGN: Capricorn

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Johnny Otis is a bandleader, drummer, vibraphonist, singer, music producer and promoter who furthered the careers of a number of important performers.

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Johnny Otis was born December 28, 1921 in Vallejo, California. he dropped out of school to play with bands throughout the Midwest and settled in Los Angeles in 1943. He performed with Charlie Parker and Count Basie, but his main impact was in rhythm and blues. He discovered and promoted Big Mama Thornton. As leader of his own band, Otis had 15 Top 40 rhythm-and-blues hits from 1950 to 1952.