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Otis Blackwell

Otis Blackwell

American songwriter
Great songwriter of the mid-1950s, one of the architects of rock & roll, penning "Great Balls of Fire" among others.
BornFebruary 16, 1931
HometownBrooklyn, New York, United States
SpouseMamie Wiggins
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Harry Styles’ New Buzz Cut, Tate McRae’s Billboard Cover & More | Billboard News

Rising pop star Tate McRae is Billboard’s newest cover star. The singer is set to take the stage at this year’s Billboard Music Awards. Harry Styles' beauty and apparel line, Pleasing, shared a photo of the singer sporting a new buzz cut hairstyle on Wednesday, November 15th. Billboard takes a look back at when musical legend Elvis Presley and longtime friend and collaborator Otis Blackwell penned the 1957 musical hit “All Shook Up” inspired by shaking a can of Pepsi. And more!
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Albums

Otis Blackwell 1953-55
Otis Blackwell 1953-55
1981
These Are My Songs!
These Are My Songs!
1977
All Shook Up
All Shook Up
1976
Songs & Recordings of Otis Blackwell: 1952-62
Songs & Recordings of Otis Blackwell: 1952-62
2017
Legendary Legend
Legendary Legend
2005
1952-1954
1952-1954
2005
Sings His Greatest Hits
Sings His Greatest Hits
2003
They Called It Rock N' Roll
They Called It Rock N' Roll
2003

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