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Otis Spann

American Chicago blues pianist (1930-1970) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 40

Otis Spann was an American blues musician many consider the leading postwar Chicago blues pianist.

Otis Spann is read about 67 times a day, in 19 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 18 September 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.

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Albums 10

TWThe Hard Way2021 · 10 tracks
CPChicago Piano2021 · 10 tracks
OAOtis Rides Again2015 · 10 tracks
SOSomeday2012 · 13 tracks
GSGreat Northern Stomp2012 · 12 tracks
TPThe Blues Collection Vol. 1, Part 22009 · 11 tracks
TPThe Blues Collection Vol 1, Part 12009 · 10 tracks
SLSpanning a Lifetime2008 · 11 tracks
LLLive The Life1997 · 16 tracks
DRDown To Earth: The Bluesway Recordings1995 · 18 tracks
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Awards

Blues Hall of Fame1980

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1930 to 1970 · aged 40

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Top songs 9

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Otis In The Dark - Remastered1960
Ain't Nobody's Business1969
Someday (Electric)2012
Moon Blues1969
Bird in a Cage1969
Blow Wind Blow - Paris, 4 Novembre 1968 (Restauración 2023)2023
Ring Up - Paris, 4 Novembre 1968 (Restauración 2023)2023
Train Fare Home - Paris, 4 Novembre 1968 (Restauración 2023)2023
Back to the Chicken Shack - Paris, 4 Novembre 1968 (Restauración 2023)2023

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