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Johnny Otis Is Dead: R&B Godfather Was 90

LA Weekly West Coast Sound

Jan 19

​By Kirk Silsbee Rhythm and blues giant Johnny Otis passed away on Tuesday in Altadena. He was 90. At times a bandleader, talent scout, club owner, and broadcaster, among other titles, his cara »

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The 'Godfather of R&B' Johnny Otis dies at age 90

Whittier Daily News

Jan 20

ALTADENA - 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 bandleader and radio host, has died. He was 90. »

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