Midnight at the Barrelhouse: The Johnny Otis Story

by George Lipsitz

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Considered by many to be the godfather of R&B, Johnny Otis--musician, producer, artist, entrepreneur, pastor, disc jockey, writer, and tireless fighter for racial equality--has had a remarkable life by any measure. In this first biography of Otis, George Lipsitz tells the largely unknown story of a towering figure in the history of African American music and culture who was, by his own description, "black by persuasion." Born to Greek immigrant parents...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0816666792

ISBN13:9780816666799

Release Date:April 2013

Publisher:University of Minnesota Press

Length:272 Pages

Weight:0.85 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 5.8" x 8.9"

Related Subjects

Arts & Literature Arts, Music & Photography Biographical Biographies Biographies & History Biography & History Composers & Musicians Music Musical Genres Soul

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