Sinatra, Franklin and Presley. Again, not bad for someone who died at the age of 26? As such, this week I invite you to enjoy the King of Soul Mr. Otis Redding... Otis Redding — Otis Redding — Otis Redding — Otis Redding — Otis Redding — Otis Redding — Otis Redding — Otis Redding — Otis Redding — Otis Reddi

first and best "blaxploitation" films, and for the song "Theme from Shaft,"' a Top 10 hit. But his varied resume boasts everything from backing up Otis Redding, and writing for Sam and Dave and others at Stax Records in the Sixties to serving as the voice of "Chef' on South Park in the Nineties. At the peak