Otis Redding
| Born | September 9, 1941 |
| Hometown | Dawson, Georgia, United States |
| Net worth | $10 million |
| Height | 6'1" (1.85m) |
| Spouse | Zelma Atwood |
| Children | Otis Redding III |
| Parents | Otis Redding, Sr, Fannie Redding |
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King of Soul Music Festival returns to Macon to celebrate the legendary Otis Redding
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