Otis Ray Redding Jr. was a singer and composer from the United States. Redding came to Macon at the age of two after being born in Dawson, Georgia. Redding dropped out of school at the age of 15 to work with Little Richard’s backing band, the Upsetters, and participate in talent showcases at Macon’s famed Douglass Theatre.
Redding began playing the piano and guitar at a young age, and participated in the choir at Vineville Baptist Church. Redding began learning the drums and singing at the age of 10. He performed in the school band at Ballard-Hudson High School. Redding performed gospel music for Macon radio station WIBB every Sunday, earning him $6, and for 15 weeks in a row, he took home the $5 cash prize from a competition for teenagers.
Otis Redding family, wife and children,
Zelma Atwood was Otis Redding’s wife. Otis and his sister Deborah relocated to Los Angeles in the middle of 1960, leaving his wife Zelma and their kids behind in Macon, Georgia. Otis Redding has four children namely; Otis Redding III, Dexeter Redding, Karla Redding and Demetria Redding. Otis Redding has 3 siblings namely
Otis Redding parents and siblings
Otis Redding Sr. and Fannie Redding are Otis’ parents. Otis Redding has 3 siblings namely, Rodgers Redding, Deborah Redding and Louise Redding.
