Johnny Otis Musical artist

Johnny Otis (born Ioannis Alexandres Veliotes, December 28, 1921 – January 17, 2012) was an American singer, musician, composer, arranger, bandleader, talent scout, disc jockey, record producer, television show host, artist, author, journalist, minister, and impresario. A seminal influence on American R&B and rock and roll, Otis discovered artists such as Little Esther, Big Mama Thornton, Jackie Wilson, Little Willie John and Hank Ballard and Etta James. Known as the original "King of Rock & Roll", he is commonly referred to as the "Godfather of Rhythm and Blues".

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	Ioannis Alexandres Veliotes (birth name)
Birth date	December 28, 1921
Birth place	Vallejo California , United States
Date of death	January 17, 2012
Place of death	Los Angeles , United States