Otis Redding Rank
About Otis Redding
Otis Redding, also known as the “King of Soul”, was an iconic American singer and songwriter widely regarded as one of the greatest singers of all time. He is remembered for a number of famous songs, including (Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay, Try a Little Tenderness and Respect. He died tragically at the young age of 26 in a plane crash in 1967.
Personal Life
He was married to Zelma Atwood from 1961 until his death in 1967. He fathered three children with Zelma.
Achievements
He was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1989 and 1994.
He was posthumously honored with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1999.
Trivia
Investigators could never determine what caused the 1967 plane crash that claimed his life.
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F.A.Q. about Otis Redding
When is his birthday?
Otis Redding's birthday is on September 9, 1941.
In how many days is his birthday?
Otis' birthday is in 39 days
How old was Otis when he died?
He was 26 years old.
When did he die?
He died in December 10, 1967.
How old would he be today?
Otis Redding would be 79 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Otis from?
He was born in Dawson, Georgia, U.S..
Otis Redding's Popularity
Otis Redding was a famous American singer-songwriter and producer, who was born on September 9, 1941. As a person born on this date, Otis Redding is listed in our database as the 19th most popular celebrity for the day (September 9) and the 22nd most popular for the year (1941).
People born on September 9 fall under the Zodiac sign of Virgo, the Virgin. Otis Redding is the 542nd most popular Virgo.
Aside from information specific to Otis Redding's birthday, Otis Redding is the 3984th most famous American.
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