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Johnny Otis

(1921–2012) Record Producer

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Johnny Otis was a record producer.

Quick Facts About Johnny Otis

Born: December 28, 1921
Died: January 17, 2012
Profession: Record Producer

About Johnny Otis

American musical entertainer (1921–2012)... | Johnny Otis, born Ioannis Alexandres Veliotes, was an American singer, musician, composer, bandleader, record producer, talent scout, and preacher. He was a seminal influence on American R&B and rock and roll. He discovered numerous artists early in their careers who went on to become highly success

Quotes by Johnny Otis

I'm not suggesting our music is the only music, but I am suggesting that there are certain elements in America's culture that…

America

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Genetically, I'm pure Greek. Psychologically, environmentally, culturally, by choice, I'm a member of the black community.

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Society wants to categorize everything, but to me it's all African-American music.

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People are going to wake up to this great reservoir of music we've created in America - cakewalks, one-steps, boogie-woogie, country and…

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When I got near teen age, I was so happy with my friends and the African-American culture that I couldn't imagine not…

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I get a wave of pride in America when I look back at what we've accomplished in the field of music.

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