Otis Redding was the quintessential soul man, possibly the greatest the world has ever known. A visionary artist, “The Big O
” created an enduring musical legacy before his life was tragically cut short by a plane crash.
Redding was born in Dawson, Georgia, on . He quit school at 16, determined to follow in the footsteps of his hometown hero, Little Richard. While playing local talent shows, Redding met Johnny Jenkins, a flashy guitarist who hired Redding...