Otis Redding Quizzes & Polls

Otis Redding, known as the “King of Soul,” revolutionized American music with his powerful voice and heartfelt performances. His timeless hits like “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” continue to inspire generations of soul and R&B artists.

Otis Redding Profile

Born	Otis Ray Redding Jr. was born in Dawson, Georgia on September 9, 1941.
Died	December 10, 1967
Key Albums	Pain in My Heart (1964), The Soul Album (1966), Complete & Unbelievable: The Otis Redding Dictionary of Soul (1966), Otis Blue / Otis Redding Sings Soul (1965), The Great Otis Redding Sings Soul Ballads (1965), Love Man (1969), The Immortal Otis Redding (1968), King & Queen (1967), Tell the Truth (1970).
Key Tracks	(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay (1968), Try a Little Tenderness (1966), These Arms of Mine (1962), I've Been Loving You Too Long (1965), My Girl (1965), Hard to Handle (1968), Cigarettes and Coffee (1966), Stand by Me (1964), Pain In My Heart (1964), That's How Strong My Love Is (1965).
Grammy Record	2 won and 5 nominated.
Billboard Hot 100	1 Number One Hit 1 Top-10 Hit
UK Singles Chart	1 Top-10 Hit
Hall of Fame	Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1989.