Otis Redding

USA, 1960–1967

The King of Soul. Died at 26 leaving an indelible mark — from 'Respect' to '(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay'.

Influenced by

• Sam Cooke
• Little Richard
• Ray Charles
• James Brown

Influenced

• Toots and the Maytals
• The Spencer Davis Group
• The Rascals
• Peter Gabriel
• Isaac Hayes
• Rod Stewart