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Otis Rush

American musician (1935–2018)

  • Fame52.9
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia3.2K
Source-basedFalling
Lived 1935–2018, aged 83United States
United States flagUnited StatesMusiciansSinger / Musician
  • Wikipedia
    24 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1935–2018
    Aged 83
  • Known for
    Otis Rush & Friends - …
    2006
Summary
Updated 2026-06-30

Otis Rush Jr. was an American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter. His distinctive guitar style featured a slow-burning sound and long bent notes. With qualities similar to the styles of other 1950s artists Magic Sam and Buddy Guy, his sound became known as West Side Chicago blues and was an influence on many musicians, including Michael Bloomfield, Peter Green and Eric Clapton.

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52.9
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Historical22.4
Source confidence70.0
Completeness80.0
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