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Johnny Otis, 1921-2012

Kirk Silsbee, L.A. Weekly, 19 January 2012

BANDLEADER, drummer/pianist, talent scout, club owner, broadcaster, recording executive, writer, and recording artist Johnny Otis passed away Jan. 17 at the age of 90 in Altadena.

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