Otis Spann

Otis Spann
Background information
Born(1924-03-21)March 21, 1924 or 1930
Belzoni or Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
Died(1970-04-24)April 24, 1970 (aged 40–46)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
GenresChicago blues[1]
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Piano, vocals
Years active1944–1970
LabelsDecca, 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]

  1. ^ a b Du Noyer, Paul (2003). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Music. Fulham, London: Flame Tree Publishing. p. 181. ISBN 1-904041-96-5.
  2. ^ Dahl, Bill. "Otis Spann: Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved May 29, 2014.

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