One of the most important figures in L.A. music has passed; Johnny Otis, dead at 90.
If you ever wanted to understand just what made him so remarkable, here’s as good a place to start.
Once I come up for air from all this work, I’ll try to say more.
(In better news, just recorded Sidebar #21 w/ Syl Johnson. At least some of our legends are still with us).
RIP! Great photo
The book link you posted requires an amazon affiliate login. Can you link to the public page, or just tell us the title? Thanks!
and Etta…
I loved Johnny Otis’ spirit and the MFer was 90, good night. What a lively fellow.
Speaking of lively chaps, I can’t wait for your Syl Johnson interview.
My bad. Fixed it: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0816666784?ie=UTF8&tag=sousid-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=0816666784