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I get a wave of pride in America when I look back at what we've accomplished in the field of music.

Johnny Otis

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Johnny Otis
Age: 90 †
Born: 1921
Born: December 28
Died: 2012
Died: January 17
Bandleader
Composer
Disc Jockey
Pianist
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Singer
Songwriter
Vallejo
California
Ioannis Alexandres Veliotes
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