Otis Spann
Sign in to saveAmerican Chicago blues pianist (1930–1970)
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- Piano Blues — Self (archive footage)2003
- Muddy Waters - Got My Mojo Working - Rare Performances 1968-1978 — Himself1999
- American Folk-Blues Festival: The Blues and Gospel Train1964
- I Hear The Blues1963
- Muddy Waters at Newport1960
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Otis Spann (March 21, 1930 – April 24, 1970) was an American blues musician whom many consider to be the leading postwar Chicago blues pianist. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, United States, Spann became known for his distinct piano style. Born to Frank Houston Spann and Josephine Erby. One of five children - three boys and two girls. His father played piano, non professionally, while his mother had played guitar with Memphis Minnie.[citation needed] Spann began playing piano by age of eight <a h
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Otis
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Belzoni
- Place of death
- Chicago
- Occupation
- pianist
- Award
- Blues Hall of Fame
- Genre
- blues
- Instrument
- piano
- Record label
- Decca
- Voice type
- tenor
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- date of birth
- 1930-03-21
- date of death
- 1970-04-25
- cause of death
- hepatocellular carcinoma
- manner of death
- natural causes
- start of work period
- 1944-00-00
- ethnic group
- African Americans
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