Like anyone else with even a modicum of appreciation for old soul and r&b music, I was extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Etta James (you know her- she sings that song they play at EVERY wedding). I called my dad to ask if he had heard the news. His response? Yeah, her and Johnny Otis too. I probably had the same thought as most of you-- Johnny who?!
Johnny Otis is considered the "godfather of rhythm and blues" and is known to have "discovered" Etta James...and Little Richard..and Jackie Wilson... Let's remember them, shall we?
A restless soul trying to make sense of it all and make things pretty in the process.
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