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Otis Blackwell (Brooklyn, New York, February 16, 1931 – Nashville, Tennessee, May 6, 2002) was an American rhythm & blues songwriter, singer, and pianist, whose work significantly influenced rock and roll. His compositions include Little Willie John’s “Fever”, Jerry Lee Lewis’ “Great Balls of Fire” and “Breathless”, Elvis Presley’s “Don’t Be Cruel”, “All Shook Up” and “Return to Sender” (with Winfield Scott), and Jimmy Jones’ “Handy Man”.
Otis Blackwell learned piano as a child and grew up listening to both rhythm & blues and country music. He first became famous by winning a local talent contest (“Amateur Night”) at the Apollo Theater, Harlem, New York in 1952, that led to a recording contract with RCA and then with Jay-Dee. His first release was his own composition “Daddy Rolling Stone” which became a favorite in Jamaica where it was recorded by Derek Martin. The song later became part of The Who’s Mod repertoire. Enjoying some early recording and performing success, he found his first love was songwriting and by 1955 had settled into the groove that he would ride for decades. His first successes came in 1956 when Little Willie John’s rhythm & blues hit, the sultry “Fever” was an even bigger pop success for Peggy Lee. Then, “Don’t Be Cruel” began a highly profitable association with Elvis Presley.
Otis Blackwell learned piano as a child and grew up listening to both rhythm & blues and country music. He first became famous by winning a local talent contest (“Amateur Night”) at the Apollo Theater, Harlem, New York in 1952, that led to a recording contract with RCA and then with Jay-Dee. His first release was his own composition “Daddy Rolling Stone” which became a favorite in Jamaica where it was recorded by Derek Martin. The song later became part of The Who’s Mod repertoire. Enjoying some early recording and performing success, he found his first love was songwriting and by 1955 had settled into the groove that he would ride for decades. His first successes came in 1956 when Little Willie John’s rhythm & blues hit, the sultry “Fever” was an even bigger pop success for Peggy Lee. Then, “Don’t Be Cruel” began a highly profitable association with Elvis Presley.
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