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Old 01-19-2012, 01:16 PM
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RIP - Johnny Otis
http://www.latimes.com/news/obituari...,2183487.story

What a man, what a life. RIP Johnny... Here's to you...

http://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv=qOrQTh_Cq7U
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Old 01-20-2012, 09:29 AM
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Johnny Otis was a big presence in Sebastopol, where I work, and was a very sweet and funny man. The print shop I work at used to produce some of his event posters and flyers. I loved his radio program and have really missed it since he had to quit a few years back due to his health. What a full life he lived. Tip of the glass to him . . .
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Old 01-20-2012, 10:16 AM
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I've listened to or read several obits for Johnny Otis since yesterday and I'm surprised none of them have mentioned his son, Shuggie. I wonder if it was a strained relationship or just a product of Shug's reclusive nature.
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Old 01-20-2012, 10:18 AM
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Here is another gem in memory of Johnny.
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Old 01-20-2012, 10:25 AM
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Johnny Otis was a big presence in Sebastopol, where I work, and was a very sweet and funny man. The print shop I work at used to produce some of his event posters and flyers. I loved his radio program and have really missed it since he had to quit a few years back due to his health. What a full life he lived. Tip of the glass to him . . .
++. his Sat. show on KPFA was a weekly thing for me for a long time. big influence on me, essential to West Coast Blues, etc. - and quite the artist:

http://www.johnnyotisworld.com/art/p...s/gallery.html

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Old 01-20-2012, 10:27 AM
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Johnny Otis was a big presence in Sebastopol, where I work, and was a very sweet and funny man. The print shop I work at used to produce some of his event posters and flyers. I loved his radio program and have really missed it since he had to quit a few years back due to his health. What a full life he lived. Tip of the glass to him . . .

Amen to that. I only regret not seeing him play more often at local events. RIP!
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Old 01-20-2012, 11:14 AM
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What a man... wow. We were lucky to have him as part of us for 90 years...

Rest peaceful, my friend.

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Old 10-03-2012, 08:20 PM
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RIP, Johnny.

RIP, Roy. Fantastic playing in that video.
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