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Johnny Otis

Real Name:Ιωάννης Αλέξανδρος Βελιώτης (Ioannis Alexandros Veliotis)
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b. December 28, 1921 Vallejo, California, USA.
d. January 17, 2012 Alta Dena, California, USA.

Band leader, musician, talent scout, political activist, author and artist, Johnny Otis founded the Ultra Records label in 1956 along with Frank Gallo, Eddie Mesner and Leo Mesner. When it was discovered that another label by that name already existed they changed the name of the label to Dig Records.

In 1960 Johnny founded the Eldo Records label.

Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 (Non-Performer).

Sites:johnnyotisworld.com , Wikipedia , bluesworld.com , bluesworld.com
Aliases:The Hawk (3)
In Groups:Johnny Moore's Three Blazers, Johnny Otis & Friends, Johnny Otis And His Orchestra, Johnny Otis Band, Johnny Otis Congregation, Johnny Otis Quintet, Johnny Otis Rhythm And Blues Revue, Johnny Otis' All Stars, Johnny's Combo, Lester Young And His Band, Snatch And The Poontangs, The Johnny Otis Show
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