5 Things to Know About Otis Redding
He was known as the “King of Soul.” Otis Redding was a highly influential American soul singer and songwriter from Georgia.
His career was cut tragically short. He died at just 26 years old in a plane crash near Madison, Wisconsin.
His music defined the soul genre. His powerful, emotional delivery and songwriting set the standard for soul music in the 1960s.
He wrote and performed many classic hits. Songs like “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” became timeless anthems.
His legacy endures decades after his death. Redding’s influence is still heard in modern soul, R&B, and rock music.