Shuggie Otis

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Shuggie Otis, born 1953, is the son of Johnny Otis, a rhythm and blues musician. He started performing in his youth and released his first record in 1970. He not only writes songs, but also plays guitar, piano, organ, and bass. He has recorded with Frank Zappa, Al Kooper, Etta James, and Eddie Vinson, and more recently Mos Def.

The Brothers Johnson’s version of his composition “Strawberry Letter 23” reached #1 in the Billboard rhythm and blues chart and #5 in the Billboard pop chart in 1977.

Shuggie’s albums include: “Here Comes Shuggie Otis”, “Freedom Flight” and “Inspiration Information”.

In 2001 David Byrne rereleased the album “Inspiration Information” on Luaka Bop.

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  • BrianJBooth

    Gotta give Johnny Otis credit for wanting to be considered black, back in the late 50's when no one would make a statement like that. A great loss, Shuggie, time to cut an album!!!!

    January 2012
  • bjaykazoomi

    JOHNNY MADE IT TO 90. PEACE AND LOVE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY JAY Scott

    January 2012
  • Homeostase

    Maravilha . . . gosto muito . . .

    October 2011
  • shahmaul

    Aht Uh Mi Hed never got outta my head.

    October 2011
  • Hydrolon

    what an amazing musician. wish he would do a comeback :)

    October 2011
  • A1enochka

    !!

    September 2011
  • cinnamondearie

    LOVE

    April 2011
  • optimistic_tour

    god, I don't know how on earth I did not listen to this man before. Freedom Flight is godlike.

    April 2011
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