American R&B and soul singer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Otis Clay (February 11, 1942 – January 8, 2016) was an American R&B and soul singer, who started in gospel music. He was known for his songs "Tryin' to Live My Life Without You" and "The Only Way Is Up". He was born in Bolivar County, Mississippi, but raised in Muncie, Indiana.
Otis Clay | |
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Background information | |
Born | Waxhaw, Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States | February 11, 1942
Died | January 8, 2016 73) Chicago, Illinois, United States | (aged
Genres | R&B, soul, blues, soul blues, gospel |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 1957–2016 |
Labels | One-Derful Records Cotillion Records Hi Records Bullseye Blues Blind Pig Records Echo Records |
Website | otisclay.net |
In 2013, Clay was inducted to the Blues Hall of Fame.[1]
Clay died of a heart attack on January 8, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois at the age of 73.[2]
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