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Rest in Peace, Johnny Otis – a Rock & Roll, Doo Wop and Soul icon!

He discovered Etta James, Hank Ballard & Jackie Wilson, sang “Willie and the Hand Jive”, wrote one of my favorite songs (Every Beat of My Heart, recorded by Gladys Knight & the Pips) and always put on one hell of a show.

I was lucky to see him & his band play an awesome set in Berkeley, his hometown for many years. He will be missed.

ralph  Jan 20 Ralphland Salutes