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Otis Clay
American R&B and soul singer (1942–2016) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Otis Lee Clay[1] (February 11, 1942 – January 8, 2016) was an American R&B and soul singer, who started in gospel music. In 2013, Clay was inducted to the Blues Hall of Fame.[2][3]
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Background information | |
Birth name | Otis Lee Clay |
Born | (1942-02-11)February 11, 1942 Waxhaw, Mississippi, U.S. |
Died | January 8, 2016(2016-01-08) (aged 73) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Genres | R&B, soul, gospel, blues |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 1957–2016 |
Labels | One-derful, Cotillion, Hi, Bullseye Blues, Blind Pig, Echo Records |
Formerly of | Gene Chandler |
Website | otisclay |
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