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And now, it's "farewell" to Johnny Otis

post #1 of 5
1/19/12 at 11:52am
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Johnny Otis, ‘Godfather of Rhythm and Blues,’ Dies at 90

 

 

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Johnny Otis, the musician, bandleader, songwriter, impresario, disc jockey and talent scout often called “the godfather of rhythm and blues,” died on Tuesday at his home in Altadena, Calif. He was 90.

 

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post #2 of 5
1/20/12 at 9:20am
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And now Etta James, too. Hardly unexpected, as she was in poor health.

 

She did a darn fine final album last year:

 

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post #3 of 5
1/20/12 at 9:22am

Goodnight, sweet lady.

 

I bet Lou Rawls & Al Green are shitting themselves right about now.

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post #4 of 5
1/20/12 at 10:49am
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Goodnight, sweet lady.

 

I bet Lou Rawls & Al Green are shitting themselves right about now.



Well, if we count Castor as #1, then they're safe... for now.

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post #5 of 5
1/20/12 at 11:06am

I guess they all had "good innings", to spout a meaningless platitude.

 

But still sad to see them go :(

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