Otis Spann | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | March 21, 1924 or 1930 Belzoni or Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | April 24, 1970 (aged 40–46) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres | Chicago blues[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Piano, vocals |
| Years active | 1944–1970 |
| Labels | Decca, Chess, Storyville, Testament, Bluesway, Vanguard, CBS/Blue Horizon |
Otis Spann (March 21, 1924 or 1930 – April 24, 1970) was an American blues musician, whom many consider to be the leading postwar Chicago blues pianist.[1][2]
- ^ a b Du Noyer, Paul (2003). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Music. Fulham, London: Flame Tree Publishing. p. 181. ISBN 1-904041-96-5.
- ^ Dahl, Bill. "Otis Spann: Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved May 29, 2014.