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Otis Spann

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Born
21 March 1930
Born In
Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, United States
Died
24 April 1970 (aged 40)
Otis Spann (March 21, 1930 – April 24, 1970) was an American blues musician whom many consider to be the leading postwar Chicago blues pianist. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, United States, Spann became known for his distinct piano style. Born to Frank Houston Spann and Josephine Erby. One of five children - three boys and two girls. His father played piano, non professionally, while his mother had played guitar with Memphis Minnie. Spann began playing piano by age of eight, influenced by his local ivories stalwart, Friday Ford. At the age of 14, he was playing in bands around Jackso… read more
Otis Spann (March 21, 1930 – April 24, 1970) was an American blues musician whom many consider to be the leading postwar Chicago blues pianist. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, United States, Spann became known for his distinct piano style. Born to Frank Houston Spann and Josephine Erby. One of … read more
Otis Spann (March 21, 1930 – April 24, 1970) was an American blues musician whom many consider to be the leading postwar Chicago blues pianist. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, United States, Spann became known for his distinct piano style. Born to Frank Houston Spann and Josephine Erby. One of five children - three boys and two girls. His father played piano, non p… read more

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1 Play track The Biggest Thing Since Colossus Ain't Nobody's Business
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2 Play track Someday Someday (Electric)
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3 Play track The Biggest Thing Since Colossus I Need Some Air
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4 Play track Sweet Giant of The Blues Bird In A Cage
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5 Play track Good Morning Mr Blues (Hq remastered) Must Have Been The Devil
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6 Play track Sweet Giant of The Blues Moon Blues
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7 Play track The Biggest Thing Since Colossus My Love Depends on You
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8 Play track Otis Spann Is the Blues Otis in the Dark
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9 Take a Little Walk with Me - Remastered Take a Little Walk with Me - Remastered
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10 Play track The Biggest Thing Since Colossus Someday Baby
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  1. 31,089 listeners

    23 Aug 1960 · 10 tracks

    Otis Spann Is the Blues
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  2. 25,701 listeners

    1961 · 11 tracks

    Walking The Blues
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  3. 13,804 listeners

    31 May 2012 · 13 tracks

    Someday
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  4. 8,854 listeners

    1965 · 11 tracks

    The Blues Never Die!
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