Shuggie Otis

Musician

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The Profile

Shuggie Otis (born November 30, 1953, Los Angeles) is an American guitarist, singer and multi-instrumentalist, son of Johnny Otis. He released Freedom Flight and the widely praised Inspiration Information and wrote 'Strawberry Letter #23'.

Born in Los Angeles on November 30, 1953; son of R&B musician Johnny Otis. Early career included appearances on recordings credited with Al Kooper (Kooper Session). Wrote 'Strawberry Letter #23', later a hit for the Brothers Johnson. Freedom Flight (early 1970s) and Inspiration Information (1974) are frequently cited in reviews; his work blends soul, funk, rock, blues and psychedelic elements.

Reviews celebrate Shuggie Otis as a prodigious multi-instrumentalist whose records blend soul, funk, rock and psychedelic elements. Freedom Flight and Inspiration Information are highlighted as key works. 'Strawberry Letter #23' is noted as his best-known composition. Both reviewers award albums four stars.

Notable Quotes

❝ Otis, born in Los Angeles on November 30, 1953, is the son of rhythm and blues pioneer Johnny Otis and is the personification of a legend's abortion.

❝ After this album, the curtain would practically fall, but at least for a short period, it was legitimate and appropriate to place more than one hope in him for the future of a certain level of pop-soul.