Birth Name: Otis Redding
Occupation: Blues Singer
Born In: Dawson, GA
Birthdate: September 9, 1941
Age: 82 years old (as of 2024)
Ethnicity: Black
Nationality: American
Sexuality: Straight
Otis Redding was born on the 9th of September, 1941. He is best known for being a Blues Singer. He co-wrote “(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay” with Steve Cropper, who also played guitar on the track. Otis Redding’s age is 82. Soul and blues singer-songwriter and producer best known for the song “(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay.” Released after his death, it became the first single to posthumously top the Billboard 100.
The 82-year-old blues singer was born in Dawson, GA. He sang for the Macon radio station WIBB every Sunday for six dollars. He had his own band called Otis and the Shooters. He is considered the King of Soul and influenced many groups, such as The Beatles, The Doors, and Led Zeppelin.
Otis Redding is a Virgo and his 83rd birthday is in .
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Childhood
Otis Redding was born in 1940s. The early 1940s were dominated by World War II. Following the end of the war, it was the start of the Baby Boomer years and technology advancements such as the jet engine, nuclear fusion, radar, rocket technology and others later became the starting points for Space Exploration and Improved Air Travel. The 40s also brought us the Slinky, Velcro, Jeep, Tupperware and Frisbee. Discover what happened on this day.
Otis Redding is part of the Silent Generation, which followed after the G.I. Generation. As young adults during the McCarthy Era, many members of this generation felt it was dangerous to speak out. They were too young to see action in World War II and too old to participate in the fun of the Summer of Love.
While we don't know Otis Redding birth time, but we do know his mother gave birth to his on a Tuesday. People born on a Tuesday have great will power and a lot of energy. In general, they are very ambitious.
Education
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Family
Otis Redding’s mother’s name is unknown at this time and his father’s name is under review. . We will continue to update information on Otis Redding’s parents.
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Personal Life
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The 82-year-old American was born in the Silent Generation and the Year of the Serpent
Fast Facts
| REAL NAME: | Otis Redding |
| NICKNAME: | The Big O, The Mad Man from Macon, Rockhouse Redding, The King of Soul |
| MARTIAL STATUS: | Pending |
| RELIGION: | Unknown |
| TATTOOS: | N/A |
| AGE GENERATION: | Silent Generation |
| BIRTH SIGN: | Virgo |
| BIRTH DAY: | Tuesday |
| DAYS SINCE BIRTH: |
Net Worth
The 82-year-old American blues singer has done well thus far. Majority of Otis’s money comes from being a blues singer. CelebsMoney has recently updated Otis Redding’s net worth.
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Horoscope
Zodiac Sign: Otis Redding is a Virgo. People of this zodiac sign like animals, healthy food, nature, cleanliness, and dislike rudeness and asking for help. The strengths of this sign are being loyal, analytical, kind, hardworking, practical, while weaknesses can be shyness, overly critical of self and others, all work and no play. The greatest overall compatibility with Virgo is Pisces and Cancer.
Chinese Zodiac: Otis Redding was born in the Year of the Dragon. People born under this sign are often seen as humorous and gifted in literature and art. However, the snake can be overly suspicious, which makes them a bit paranoid.
Ruling Planet: Otis Redding has a ruling planet of Mercury and has a ruling planet of Mercury and by astrological associations Wednesday is ruled by Mercury. In Astrology, Mercury is the planet that rules our mindset. People who are born with Mercury as the ruling planet have communication skills, intellect and cleverness.
Otis Redding’s birth sign is Virgo and he has a ruling planet of Mercury.
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