Johnny Otis
Blues Singer

Johnny Otis Net Worth

Johnny Otis was a legendary R&B singer, composer, and musician born on December 28, 1921 in Vallejo, CA. He was widely known as the Godfather of Rhythm and Blues and achieved great success with his 1958 #1 hit "Willie and the Hand Jive".
Johnny Otis is a member of Blues Singer

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day December 28, 1921
Birth Place Vallejo, CA
Age 99 YEARS OLD
Died On Jan 17, 2012 (age 90)
Birth Sign Capricorn

💰 Net worth: $14 Million (2024)

About

Considered by many to be the Godfather of Rhythm and Blues, Otis was an R&B singer, Composer, and musician who recorded the #1 hit "Willie and the Hand Jive" in 1958.

Before Fame

He began playing music when he was a teenager, acquiring a set of drums. His first band was the West Oakland Houserockers.

Trivia

He had his own radio show in Berkeley, California.

Family Life

He married his wife Phyllis in 1941.

Associated With

He was the father of Shuggie Otis.

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