Johnny Otiswas an American singer, musician, composer, arranger, bandleader, talent scout, disc jockey, record producer, television show host, artist, author, journalist, minister, and impresario. He was a seminal influence on American R&B and rock and roll. He discovered numerous artists early in their careers, before they became famous, including Little Esther, Big Mama Thornton, Jackie Wilson, Little Willie John, Hank Ballard and Etta James. Otis was sometimes referred to as the original "King of Rock & Roll" and the "Godfather...
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