OTIS SPANN

'Otis Spann' (March 21, 1930 – April 24, 1970) was an American blues musician.
Born in Jackson, Mississippi, Spann became known for his distinct piano style. Spann was Muddy Waters' pianist from 1952 to 1960 before forming his own band. In the late 1960s, he appeared on albums with Buddy Guy, Peter Green and Fleetwood Mac.
Fortunately, several films of his playing are available on DVD including the Newport Folk Festival (1960), while his singing is also featured on the American Folk Blues Festival (1963) and The Blues Masters (1966).
Following his passing from liver cancer in Chicago, Illinois in 1970, he was interred in the Burr Oak Cemetery, Alsip, Illinois.

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Discography

External links

Discography

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★ ''Otis Spann Is The Blues'' (1960)

★ ''The Blues Is Where It's At'' (released 1963)

★ ''The Blues Never Die!'' (1964)

★ ''Chicago/The Blues/Today! vol.1'' (1966)

★ ''The Bottom of the Blues'' (1968)

★ ''Cracked Spanner Head'' (1969)

★ ''The Biggest Thing Since Colossus'' (1969)

★ ''Cryin' Time'' (recorded 1968, released 1970)

★ ''Walking The Blues'' (recorded 1960, released 1972)

★ ''Last Call: Live at Boston Tea Party'' (recorded April 2, 1970, released 2000)

External links

★ Otis Spann's Gravesite

★ tribute to Otis Spann

★ http://www.geocities.com/shakin_stacks/otisspann.txt

★ Otis Spann at the All Music Guide

★ 1980 Blues Foundation Hall of Fame induction

★ review for "Last Call" CD