Johnny Otis was born on December 28, 1921 in Vallejo, CA. 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.
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💰Johnny Otis Net worth: $14 Million
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.
