Remembering Otis Redding: How His Song Hit No. 1 Posthumously 58 Years Ago

One of the most beloved songs in music history reached the top of the charts 58 years ago today. Tragically, the song's ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Otis Redding’s ‘Respect’ tops Rolling Stone mag list of 500 best songs

Respect is due Otis Redding — and Aretha Franklin. For the first time since 2004, Rolling Stone magazine has reshuffled its list of the 500 greatest songs of all time, and Franklin’s version of ...

Watch Chris Robinson Cover 'Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song)' on 'Kimmel'

The Black Crowes singer also discussed his prior negative comments about the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ...
The Cheat Sheet

Otis Redding Said 1 of Little Richard’s Songs Was the ‘Personification of Soul’

Little Richard is one of the ultimate icons in the history of classic rock. During his career, he also recorded songs in other genres. Notably, Otis Redding said Little Richard recorded a song that ...
The Spokesman-Review

Otis Redding’s music lives on 55 years after tragic death

There are many legendary recording artists who led remarkably short lives. Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Holly, Sam Cooke, Janis Joplin and Robert Johnson are just some of the ...
The Telegraph

Otis Redding’s estate partners with Sony to administer the Macon legend’s catalog

Otis Redding Jr.’s family has elected to carry on his legacy by partnering with Sony Music Publishing to administer the songs of the late soul legend in the United States. His estate, doing business ...
Chicago Tribune

Singer Otis Redding III, who followed his father into music, dies at 59

Singer and guitarist Otis Redding III, the son and namesake of the legendary 1960s soul singer, has died from cancer at age 59, his family said Wednesday. Redding was just 3 years old when his father, ...