Johnny Otis: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1994

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/johnny-otis/bio/

　
Official Site:

http://www.johnnyotisworld.com/

Otis began in swing orchestras and started his own band in 1945.

Harlem Nocturne (1945):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bYPnfXXUp4

His band toured with The Robins (who became the Coasters) and had hits into the 50s.

Double Crossing Blues (1949):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYT0U9lzHkI

Mistrustin’ Blues (1949):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrYM6ScvDC4&ob=av2n

Misery (1949):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrYM6ScvDC4&ob=av2n

Cupid Boogie (1950):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6hinSB4m4A

Wedding Boogie (1950):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Faixg0pTDn8

All Night Long (1951):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fE1jVB0abE

Call Operator 210 (1952):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEJGtNNNwy4

He switched labels in 1951 and struggled on the charts. However, he discovered Etta James, co-wrote “Hound Dog”, and produced.

Hound Dog by Big Mamma Thornton (1951):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_nNNIYTy9g

In 1955, he started his own label. In 1957, he scored his signature hit, and last major success.

Willie and the Hand Jive (1957):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxU995zbfno

Country Girl (1969):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-R-DbR0tp0

In 1969, he recorded an album of pornographic material under an assumed name. From the 60s until 2006, he remained active in journalism, politics, music, religion, business and radio.

Johnny Otis died in 2012.