Otis Clay
American R&B and soul singer (1942–2016)
Otis Clay (February 11, 1942 – January 8, 2016) was an American R&B and soul singer, who started in gospel music. He was known for his songs "Tryin' to Live My Life Without You" and "The Only Way Is Up". He was born in Bolivar County, Mississippi, but raised in Muncie, Indiana.
Otis Clay | |
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 Otis Clay (1997) | |
| Background information | |
| Born | February 11, 1942 Waxhaw, Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States |
| Died | January 8, 2016 (aged 73) Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Genres | R&B, soul, blues, soul blues, gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1957–2016 |
| Labels | One-Derful Records Cotillion Records Hi Records Bullseye Blues Blind Pig Records Echo Records |
| Website | otisclay.net |
In 2013, Clay was inducted to the Blues Hall of Fame.[1]
Clay died of a heart attack on January 8, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois at the age of 73.[2]
References
change- ↑ "2013 Blues Hall of Fame Inductees Announced". Blues.org. Retrieved 2013-03-06.
- ↑ Mervis, Scott. "Soul legend Otis Clay dies at 73". Post-gazette.com. Retrieved 2016-01-09.
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