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American Chicago blues pianist (1930–1970)

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1930-03-21
Active to
1970-04-24
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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

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Otis
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Belzoni
Place of death
Chicago
Occupation
pianist
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
manner of death
natural causes
start of work period
1944-00-00
ethnic group
African Americans
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