Singer And Guitarist Otis Redding III Dies At 59

Updated On March 18, 2024 | Published By: Bruce Wayne | In Death

Source: New York Daily News

Otis Redding III lost his battle against cancer and passed away at the age of 59.
He is the son of legendary soul musician Otis Redding.

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Otis Redding III passed away at the age of 59

Otis Redding III, the son of soul music legend Otis Redding, has died at the age of 59.

His family announced on April 19 through social media that the singer and guitarist had passed away on Tuesday evening.

His sister, Karla Redding-Andrews, wrote a statement on the Facebook of the Otis Redding Foundation:

“It is with heavy hearts that the family of Otis Redding III confirms that he lost his battle with cancer last evening at Atrium Health Navicent in Macon, Ga. Otis was 59 years old.”

She added:

“Please keep our family in your prayers at this time and please respect our privacy as we consume this huge loss. Arrangements will be announced at a later date.”

In addition to his sister Karla, he is survived by a brother and another sister, Demetria Redding.

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He lost his father when he was just 3 years old

Redding was only three years old when his father, who was traveling with his band in a Beechcraft H18 airplane, died in a plane crash in 1967.

The plane was flying to Truax Field in Madison for performance despite poor weather conditions and warnings not to fly. The pilot radioed for permission to land four miles from their destination, but the plane crashed into Lake Monona.

Otis Redding died in a plane crash (Source: New York Post)

Only one member of the band, Ben Cauley, survived the accident, and he was unable to rescue the others because he couldn’t swim.

Along with Redding’s father, the crash also claimed the lives of four other members of the Bar-Kays, their valet, and the pilot. The cause of the crash was never determined.

He and his three siblings were raised by their mother Zelma on the 300-acre Big O Ranch where their dad was buried.

Short Bio of Otis Redding III

Otis Redding III was an American musician, singer, and songwriter. He was born on October 22, 1971, in Macon, Georgia, USA.

Following in his father’s footsteps, he began his music career at a young age. He started out as a drummer, then began singing and playing guitar, bass, and piano.

He formed the band The Reddings with his brother Dexter and Mark Lockett. Their music style blended funk, soul, and disco Some of their famous tracks included ‘Remote Control’, ‘Doin’ it’, ‘Funkin On The One’, ‘Class (Is What You Got)’, ‘Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay’, ‘Hand Dance’ and ‘The Awakening’.

Otis Redding with the Reddings (Source: NBC News)

Their self-titled album was released on November 26, 1988, and reached a peak position of #88 on the US Billboard album chart.

It featured the hit single ‘Call The Law,’ which reached #16 on the Billboard Hot Black Singles Chart.

Besides music career, he had done various charitable and philanthropic endeavors, including the Otis Redding Foundation, which provides music education and career opportunities for young people.

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