Otis Blackwell
Songwriter

Otis Blackwell Net Worth

Otis Blackwell was a renowned lyricist born in New York on February 16, 1931. He is best known for writing the lyrics to classic rock and roll songs such as Fever, Great Balls of Fire, Don't Be Cruel, and All Shook Up. His work has had a lasting influence on the genre and is still celebrated today.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day February 16, 1931
Birth Place New York
Age 89 YEARS OLD
Died On May 6, 2002 (age 71)
Birth Sign Aquarius

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

Lyricist known for Fever, Great Balls of Fire, Don't Be Cruel, and All Shook Up. He influenced rock and roll.

Before Fame

He learned how to play the piano when he was a child.

Trivia

He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1986 and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1991.

Family Life

He married Mamie Wiggins.

Associated With

He wrote songs for Elvis Presley.

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