Otis Redding
Born | September 9, 1941 |
Hometown | Dawson, Georgia, United States of America |
Net worth | $10 million |
Height | 6'1" (1.85m) |
Spouse | Zelma Atwood (m 1961 - 1967) , Zelma Redding (m 1961 - 1967) |
Parents | Otis Redding, Sr , Fannie Redding |
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