Otis Redding

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Itis Redding relaxing in a woodland

The Otis Redding albums you should definitely own

By Alice Clark published

One of the brightest stars at Stax Records, Otis Redding’s life was cut tragically short but the work he left behind lives on

Albums
Otis Redding

The story behind the song: (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding

By Rob Hughes published

Written by Otis Redding and his guitarist/producer Steve Cropper, (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay became a classic, but Redding died in a plane crash before he was able to enjoy its success

Tracks & Singles
Otis Redding in 1966

Otis Redding Live At The Whisky A Go Go set for launch

By Scott Munro published

Otis Redding live package recorded at iconic Hollywood venue Whisky A Go Go in 1966 will launch in October

Bands & Artists
Booker T Jones standing in front of a brick wall.

Booker T Jones: The Hitman

By Henry Yates published

As leader of Stax house band The MGs, Booker T Jones has played on more seminal sides than you’ve had hot dinners. Now, Mr T looks back on 10 gems from his catalogue.

Interviews
Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker and Eric Clapton of Cream, looking at the camera.

The Best Of 1966

By Keith Altham, Alice Clark, Henry Yates, Charles Shaar Murray, Jon Harrington, Mark Blake published

It wasn’t all about the Bluesbreakers. Here’s a celebration of 1966, the year music reached brand new heights…

Bands & Artists
Wayne Jackson

Wayne Jackson of Memphis Horns dead at 74

By Martin Kielty published

Memphis Horns trumpeter Wayne Jackson has died of heart failure at the age of 74

Biographies