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	Johnny Otis
		Otis served as an "artist and repertoire" man for King Records and was instrumental in the discovery of several other important rhythm and blues artists; Willie Mae Thornton, Jackie Wilson, Little Willie John, and Hank Ballard.
		The Johnny Otis Rhythm and Blues Caravan, which crisscrossed the country, was the fore runner of the later traveling rock and roll revues.
		Otis recorded for King Records in the early '60s, seldom toured and by the mid-60s was out of the music business and in California politics becoming deputy chief of staff for Democratic congressman Mervin Dymally.
	www.history-of-rock.com /johnny_otis.htm (1075 words)

	Johnny Otis
		Bandleader Johnny Otis has been called “the Godfather of Rhythm and Blues.” Over the years he has exhibited an uncanny ear for talent, and by bringing that talent to the fore has served to advance the growth and development of rhythm and blues.
		Otis was the ultimate hipster, embodying the freewheeling spirit of rhythm and blues in his many musical guises: bandleader, producer, promoter, musician, talent scout, label owner and more.
		Johnny Otis, meanwhile, has kept his touring revue alive and remained tirelessly active over the decades as a bandleader, radio deejay record producer, college professor, author, painter, sculptor and more.
	www.rockhall.com /inductee/johnny-otis (807 words)

	UPNE - Upside Your Head!: Johnny Otis
		Legendary jazzman Johnny Otis has spent a lifetime at the center of L.A.'s fl music scene as a composer, performer, producer, d.j., activist, and preacher.
		Born in Berkeley, California, to a Greek immigrant family, JOHNNY OTIS grew up in a predominantly fl neighborhood and developed a passionate commitment to the culture and music of African-Americans.
		Otis wrote and performed the rock and roll hit “Willie and the Hand Jive,” played with such greats as Charlie Parker, Count Basie, and Lester Young, and discovered and promoted such stars as Little Esther Phillips and Big Mama Thornton.
	www.dartmouth.edu /~upne/0-8195-5263-1.html (584 words)

	Johnny Otis Biography : Oldies.com
		Otis was aware of audience interest in RandB and began to angle his repertoire accordingly.
		Otis also enjoyed credit for writing several songs, although, in some cases, this was an area fraught with confusion and litigation.
		During the 50s Otis broadcast daily in the USA as a radio disc jockey, and had a weekly television show with his band and also formed several recording companies, all of which helped to make him a widely recognized force in west coast RandB.
	www.oldies.com /artist-biography/Johnny-Otis.html (567 words)

	Johnny Otis - Moviefone
		Johnny Otis is in the Rock and Roll, the RandB, and the Blues...
		Johnny Otis was born December 28, 1921 in Vallejo, California.
		Johnny Otis was the most prominent white figure in the history of fl RandB.
	movies.aol.com /celebrity/johnny-otis/210494/main (110 words)

	Johnny Otis World, Music and Art - Johnny Otis Official Website
		Johnny Otis was born December 28, 1921 in Vallejo, California.
		Johnny Otis discovered many legendary Rhythm and Blues singers such as Esther Phillips, Willie Mae "Big Momma" Thornton, Etta James, and the Robins (who later evolved into the Coasters), all of whom were at one time featured vocalists in his band.
		Johnny has been inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame, into the Blues Hall of Fame and into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
	www.johnnyotisworld.com /biography.html (618 words)

	CMT.com : Johnny Otis : Biography (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Johnny Otis has modeled an amazing number of contrasting musical hats over a career spanning more than half a century.
		Otis was a masterful talent scout; among his platinum-edged discoveries were Jackie Wilson, Little Willie John, Hank Ballard, and Etta James (he produced her debut smash "Roll With Me Henry").
		Later in the decade, Otis recorded some ribald material for Kent and watched as his young son Shuggie built an enviable reputation as a blues guitarist while recording for Columbia.
	www.cmt.com /artists/az/otis_johnny/bio.jhtml (660 words)

	Brian Lee With Johnny Otis
		Backstage with Johnny Otis at a concert in the San Fransico Bay area on October 21st, 1989.
		The show was at Kimball's East, and was the usual fantastic show you might expect from Johnny and his ensemble.
		Johnny Otis and a Ballad (Mostly), "Young Girl" also with a vocal group in the background.
	www.colorradio.com /Celebs/Johnny_Otis.htm (186 words)

	The Johnny Otis Show
		Otis was a pivotal figure in rhythm and blues and rock 'n' roll as a performer, composer, producer, talent scout and radio and television host, winning him entry into both the Rock and Roll and Rhythm and Blues Halls of Fame.
		Otis switched from drums to piano and vibraphones and had a hit record under his own name, "Harlem Nocturne." It allowed him to travel around the country.
		Otis wrote his first book in 1968, Listen to the Lambs, about the Watts riots of '65 from the unique perspective of a white man who was in the middle of the unrest.
	home.bluemarble.net /~jjperry/features/otis.html (1144 words)

	Johnny Otis (Site not responding. Last check: )
		"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.
		Otis produced the original recording of Hound Dog written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller with vocal by Big Mama Thornton, and was given a writing credit on all six of the 1953 releases of the song.
		Otis, of Greek descent, is the older brother of Nicholas Veliotes, former U.S. Ambassador to Jordan (1978-1981) and to Egypt (1984-1986).
	www.artistopia.com /johnny-otis (601 words)

	Johnny Otis - Pandora Internet Radio
		RandB replaced jazz in Otis' heart; he pared the big band down and discovered young talent such as the Robins, vocalists Mel Walker and Little Esther Phillips, and guitarist Pete Lewis that would serve him well in years to come.
		Otis was a masterful talent scout; among his platinum-edged discoveries were Jackie Wilson, Little Willie John, Hank Ballard, and Etta James (he produced her debut smash "Roll With Me Henry").
		Later in the decade, Otis recorded some ribald material for Kent and watched as his young son Shuggie built an enviable reputation as a blues guitarist while recording for Columbia.
	www.pandora.com /music/artist/01d4522db40b6ee6 (678 words)

	Johnny Otis, MP3 Music Download at eMusic
		Johnny Otis has modeled an amazing number of contrasting musical hats over a career spanning more than half a century.
		The Otis outfit continued to record for Excelsior through 1947 (one date featured Big Jay McNeely on sax), but his influence on L.A.'s R&B scene soared exponentially when he and partner Bardu Ali opened the Barrelhouse Club in Watts.
		R&B replaced jazz in Otis' heart; he pared the big band down and discovered young talent such as the Robins, vocalists Mel Walker and Little Esther Phillips, and guitarist Pete Lewis that would serve him well in years to come.
	www.emusic.com /artist/10567/10567604.html (727 words)

	Johnny Otis
		Pianist, vibist, drummer, singer, band leader and local hero Johnny Otis expanded his regular band to pay tribute to the regional jazz big bands of the '30s and '40s.
		Johnny Otis grew up drumming in swing groups and later led his own big bands.
		Otis, who contributes piano and vibes (and lead vocals on `Margie' popularized by Jimmie Lunceford and arranged on the CD by Gerald Wilson), produced and financed the record along with longtime friend and producer Tom Morgan.
	www.arhoolie.com /titles/384.shtml (479 words)

	Johnny Otis Album - Johnny Otis Albums
		Johnny Otis Albums: These are Johnny Otis Albums for Johnny Otis fans.
		Johnny Otis - Original Johnny Otis Show, Vol.
		Johnny Otis - Johnny Otis R&B Dance Party, Vol.
	www.albums-albums.com /albums-artists-Johnny-Otis.asp (538 words)

	Johnny Otis : iSOUND.COM™
		Johnny Otis Show: Vintage 1950's Broadcasts from Los Angeles
		The Johnny Otis Rhythm & Blues Caravan: The Complete Savoy Recordings
		Creepin' with the Cats: The Legendary Dig Masters, Vol.
	www.isound.com /johnny_otis (79 words)

	Johnny Otis World, Music and Art - Johnny Otis Official Web site
		Johnny Otis World, Music and Art - Johnny Otis Official Web site
		Here we offer a large selection of CD's containing music I have recorded through the years, including my most recent releases.
		I am including a selection of my art and we are now offering affordable prints in the art section of the web site.
	www.johnnyotisworld.com (85 words)

	YouTube - Johnny Otis - Willie and the Hand Jive
		Sadly, the only footage that seems to survive of the Johnny Otis show is a kinescope of an episode that features Lionel Hampton.
		This is a great video clip of Johnny Otis and the three tons of joy.
		Johnny Otis performs his monster hit "Willie and the Hand Jive" on his TV show.
	www.youtube.com /watch?v=TEeeGMpM_Nk (321 words)

	MetroActive Dining \| Johnny Otis
		JOHNNY OTIS' kitchen isn't much different than the well-lived-in hearth of any other Sebastopol grandparent's home.
		There are cases of soda stacked up on the counter, a bowl of fruit on the table, gardening gloves lying next to the telephone answering machine, a bunch of dried lavender in a vase, a recorked half-bottle of red wine, and olive oils, Parmesan cheese, canned foods, and other comestibles lining the counters.
		IN THE DINING ROOM, Phyllis, Otis' wife of 42 years, declines to eat, but has laid a table with fresh garden roses and a pink cloth, lovely china, and gleaming cups.
	www.metroactive.com /papers/sonoma/11.06.97/dining1-9745.html (1041 words)

	Johnny Otis (Site not responding. Last check: )
		It was a time when the shape of fl music was changing fast, and Otis covered a lot of territory, from gutbucket-blues instrumentals to comic vocal sketches set to swinging jazz accompaniment to love-lorn doo-wop-tinged ballads with sighing horns and humming back-up singers.
		Otis was enamored of the big, blues-drenched orchestras of Count Basie and Lionel Hampton when he got his start as a drummer in the San Francisco Bay area.
		The stripped-down set-up allowed Otis to tap into all the popular styles of the day, utilizing the nonstop discoveries from talent shows held at his Barrelhouse Club in Watts and elsewhere.
	www.bostonphoenix.com /archive/music/99/11/18/JOHNNY_OTIS.html (829 words)

	The Greatest Johnny Otis Show (Site not responding. Last check: )
		John Otis was born to Greek/American parents, Alexander and Irene Veliotes, in Vallejo, California on 28 December 1921.
		Johnny realised a major ambition when he launched his Caravan Of RandB Stars in 1951 and his touring revue gave audiences across the States a first hand opportunity to soak up what was fast becoming a highly popular format.
		He hatched a clever plan to give the Johnny Otis Show some very necessary teen appeal and he arranged for a mobile recording unit to be set up in order to capture all the excitement of one of Johnny's live shows.
	www.sonic.net /~johnotis/cds/greatest.htm (2051 words)

	Rare Vinyl Records at Craig Moerer ~ Records By Mail \| Used, Collectible, Vintage and Rare Vinyl Records, LPs and 45s
		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.
		After playing in swing orchestras Otis founded his own band in 1945 and had one of the most enduring hits of the big band era, "Harlem Nocturne".
		Otis, of Greek descent, is the older brother of Nicholas Veliotes, former U.S. Ambassador to Jordan (1978-1981) and to Egypt (1984-1986).
	www.recordsbymail.com /johnny_otis.php (458 words)

	Johnny Otis News
		The Johnny Otis show continues it's tribute to the legendary bandleader/composer/broadcaster Johnny Otis with another program filled with choice nuggets from the past.
		The Tribute to Johnny Otis takes a hiatus these next two weeks for the fund drive but Tom Mazzolini will be hosting a special 3 hour "Blues By The Bay" starting at 11 am.
		Bandleader and producer Johnny Otis gave DeSanto the nickname "Little Miss Sugar Pie" because she was so small, weighing only 85 pounds.
	www.topix.net /who/johnny-otis (313 words)

	soul sides: JOHNNY OTIS: MOJO MAN
		With no disrespect intended, it's extraordinary that Johnny Otis is still around.
		Though he didn't have a mass of LPs reflecting this sound, it wasn't a total aberration either (look for his x-rated, humor/exploitation album, under the name "Snatch and the Poontangs").
		His son, enigmatic blues/rock guitarist Shuggie Otis, plays on this album and if you're familiar with any of Shuggie's work, you know he can get down with some funky stuff.
	www.soul-sides.com /2006/10/johnny-otis-mojo-man.html (272 words)

	Johnny Otis page
		The Johnny Otis Show will be both respected and enjoyed on Sunday, as the closing act of the 28th Annual San Francisco Blues Festival.
		When he talks about teaching, Otis is talking both about one of his current gigs -- teaching about fl American music for UC Berkeley -- and of the radio programs he has run for 50 years.
		Otis' kids, of course, have attended the Johhny Otis School of Music, in effect, and son Shuggy has gone on to become a blues star in his own right, and son Lucky plays drums with the Johnny Otis Show, and grandson Lucky Otis is on bass.
	triviana.com /BLUES/sfb00/otis.htm (1134 words)

	Johnny Otis on Yottamusic
		Otis is a seminal figure in the development of West Coast RandB, 1950s rock 'n' roll, and Blues Rock.
		Otis started out as a drummer, playing in big bands in the '40s and eventually began producing RandB records.
		He scored a major rock 'n' roll hit in 1957 with the often covered "Willie and the Hand Jive." Throughout the '60s and the '70s his band—billed as the Johnny Otis Show—was a major attraction in clubs and on the festival circuit.
	www.yottamusic.com /artists/Johnny-Otis (234 words)

	LivinBlues- Johnny Otis
		In the early 1950's, remaining active as a songwriter, performer, and producer, Johnny Otis began his radio career and has now spanned over 50 years of radio broadcasting in southern California.
		Johnny Otis songwriting credits include Every Beat of My Heart, (a song he wrote originally for Jackie Wilson, but was made a hit by Gladys Knight), Roll With Me Henry, So Fine, and Willie and the Hand Jive.
		Johnny Otis received the RandB Foundation's Pioneer Award, and was inducted into the RockandRoll Hall of Fame (1994) the Blues Foundation's Hall of Fame in 2000.
	www.livinblues.com /bluesrooms/johnnyotis.asp (357 words)

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