On this day, December 29, 1973, this tragically short-lived songwriter scored his second and final No. 1 hit on the Billboard ...

Howie Klein, a veteran music executive who was president of Reprise Records, a VP at Sire and co-founder of the 415 label, ...

Rhino Records’ Reserve Otis Blue reissue brings classic Otis Redding soul back to vinyl, delivering pristine sound and timeless tracks like “Respect” and “Change Is Gonna Come.” In the vintage vinyl ...

DAWSON, Ga. (WALB) - On December 10, 1967, legendary soul musician Otis Redding, who was from South Georgia, died in a plane crash. Redding was influenced by his upbringing in the church and by other ...

A man is accused of exposing himself in front of guests and destroying property at a hotel in Wilmington. The Wilmington Police Department is investigating a deadly traffic accident at a bar in ...

The morning of Sunday, December 10, 1967, in Cleveland, Ohio, was a dreary one, full of heavy rain and fog pouring off Lake Erie. The gloomy weather seemed to foreshadow the tragedy that was to come ...

The article presents a subjective ranking of the 40 greatest Christmas songs, spanning multiple genres and decades. Many classic Christmas songs from the 1950s and 1960s remain popular today, often ...

Steve Cropper, legendary Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame guitarist and Memphis soul artist, has died at the age of 84. The musician, songwriter and producer passed away yesterday (Wednesday December 3), ...

Formally launched in 2007— 40 years after Redding’s tragic death— the foundation serves as the umbrella to mentor the next generation of musicians as well as celebrate those who align with Redding’s ...

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - On September 9, 1941, Legendary soul musician Otis Redding was born in Terrell County. Reportedly influenced by his upbringing in the church and by other legends like Little ...

Karla Redding-Andrews is carrying forward the legacy of her late father—the legendary Otis Redding—grounded in community, philanthropy, and empowering the next generation. In this episode of ...

Sly and the Family Stone rip through a rendition of Otis Redding’s “I Can’t Turn You Loose” in the latest offering from the upcoming album, The First Family: Live at Winchester Cathedral 1967. The ...