Otis Redding’s Daughter And Grandson Reflect On His “Magnitude” And Lasting Impact

Formally launched in 2007— 40 years after Redding’s tragic death— the foundation serves as the umbrella to mentor the next ...
The Root

The Fascinating and Tragic Story of Soul Singer Otis Redding

In the mid 1960s, Otis Redding was on the verge of becoming one of the brightest R&B and soul stars in the industry. His ...
The Spokesman-Review

Otis Redding’s music lives on 55 years after tragic death

There are many legendary recording artists who led remarkably short lives. Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Holly, Sam Cooke, Janis Joplin and Robert Johnson are just some of the ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Otis Redding’s ‘Respect’ tops Rolling Stone mag list of 500 best songs

Respect is due Otis Redding — and Aretha Franklin. For the first time since 2004, Rolling Stone magazine has reshuffled its list of the 500 greatest songs of all time, and Franklin’s version of ...
MLive

'Purple Rain,' Otis Redding songs neck-and-neck as MLive readers pick song for 'American Idol' contestant to sing

MLive readers have until 5 p.m. today, March 6, to chime in and vote on a song for Saginaw's Charles Allen to sing. The "American Idol" contestant is prepared to sing one of the five songs on the poll ...
wjla

Otis Redding III, son and namesake of the iconic soul singer, dies at 59

MACON, Ga. (AP) — Singer and guitarist Otis Redding III, the son and namesake of the legendary 1960s soul singer, has died from cancer at age 59, his family said Wednesday. Redding was just 3 years ...