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Johnny Otis (nacido como Ioannis Alexander Veliotes) (28 de diciembre de 1921, 1 Vallejo, California -17 de enero de 2012, Los Ángeles, California) 2 fue un pianista, vibrafonista, percusionista, cantante, director y empresario estadounidense de blues y rhythm and blues. 3 . Hijo de Alex J. Veliotes, dueño de una tienda de comestibles y su ...
20 feb 2012 · Born John Alexander Veliotes on December 28, 1921 in northern California to Greek immigrant parents, Johnny Otis had a profound impact on music and helped guide the industry from jazz to rhythm and blues and rock and roll. Eventually Otis came to be known as the “godfather of rhythm and blues.”.
17 gen 2012 · Explore Johnny Otis's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Johnny Otis on AllMusic.
Enjoy the classic rock and roll hit "Willie and the Hand Jive" by Johnny Otis, the legendary musician and producer who influenced many genres. Watch the original 1958 video on YouTube and learn ...
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Johnny Otis earned his first label credit on a hit record by contributing the best musical arrangement heard to date in rock, an intoxicating multi-layered voodoo pattern that elevates this to greatness. (8) WHAT’S YOUR NAME (Exclusive 51X; September, 1948) As sideman… behind Joe Swift. LOVIN’ BABY BLUES (Exclusive 64X; November, 1948)
21 gen 2012 · So he changed it from Johnny Veliotes to Johnny Otis. Otis arrived in Los Angeles in 1943 as the drummer in Harlan Leonard's band. When the orchestra's engagement at the Club Alabam [pictured in 1946] on Central Avenue ended, Otis formed his own bands that included Paul Quinichette, Art Farmer, Curtis Counce, Henry Coker and other jazz and blues musicians.
Ioannis Alexandres Veliotes ( Vallejo ( Californië ), 28 december 1921 – Los Angeles, 17 januari 2012 ), beter bekend als Johnny Otis, was een Amerikaans zanger, muzikant, scout, dj, componist, vibrafonist, drummer, percussionist, impresario en pastor . Hij werd geboren in Vallejo, Californië en werd de Godfather of Rhythm and Blues genoemd.
