Johnny Otis - The Godfather of Rhythm and Blues - Signed 8x10 Photograph

Description

"Johnny Otis; born Ioannis Alexandres Veliotes (December 28, 1921 – January 17, 2012) was an American singer, musician, composer, arranger, bandleader, talent scout, disc jockey, record producer, television show host, artist, author, journalist, minister, and impresario. He was a seminal influence on American R&B and rock and roll. He discovered numerous artists early in their careers who went on to become highly successful in their own right, including Little Esther Phillips, Etta James, Big Mama Thornton, Johnny Ace, Jackie Wilson, Little Willie John, Hank Ballard, and The Robins (who eventually changed their name to The Coasters), among many others. Otis has been called the 'Godfather of Rhythm and Blues'."
Authentic autograph in ink on 8 x 10 inch
black and white glossy
photograph.
Signed: "To Brenda, Johnny Otis 1994"
Text at bottom: "The Johnny Otis Show"
Good but not perfect condition. Some scratches on surface that are not noticeable when displayed.