Johnny Otis (born Ioannis (Yannis) Veliotes on December 28, 1921 in Vallejo, California) is an American blues and rhythm and blues pianist, vibraphonist, drummer, singer, bandleader, and impresario. Johnny Otis was one of the most prominent white figures in the history of black R&B. After playing in a variety of swing orchestras, including Lloyd Hunter's Serenaders, … Wikipedia
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Father of blues artist/composer, Shuggie Otis. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 (under the category Non-Performer). www.imdb.com/name/nm0652906/
