7:51Wayne Jackson Interview (Otis Redding, Monterey Pop)
The Staple Singers, R.E.M., Otis Redding, Eddie Floyd, Elvis Presley, Neil Diamond, Wayne Jackson, The Righteous Brothers, The Mar-Keys
Rare interview footage of Otis Redding, curated from across the internet. Browse 2 clips below.
Interviews reveal the person behind the music — their influences, creative process, frustrations, and ambitions. The best music interviews are the candid ones: a backstage chat after a difficult show, a late-night radio session, or a press conference where the artist drops their guard. These clips capture musicians in their own words, often more revealing than any biography.
Otis Ray Redding Jr. (September 9, 1941 – December 10, 1967) was an American singer and songwriter. He is regarded as one of the greatest singers in the history of American popular music and a seminal artist in soul music and rhythm and blues. Nicknamed the "King of Soul", Redding's style of singing drew inspiration from the gospel music that preceded the genre. His vocal style influenced many oth...
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7:51The Staple Singers, R.E.M., Otis Redding, Eddie Floyd, Elvis Presley, Neil Diamond, Wayne Jackson, The Righteous Brothers, The Mar-Keys
9:03Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, Y&T