Otis Spann | |
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Background information | |
Born | Belzoni or Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. | March 21, 1924 or 1930
Died | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | April 24, 1970 (aged 40–46)
Genres | Chicago blues[1] |
Occupation | 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]