There are so many ways to celebrate the phenomenal career of Johnny Otis This concise and essential concentrates on his chart hits scored in the America and Great Britain between 1948 and 1962. His earliest hits featured vocalists like Joe Swift and Little Esther Phillips, and discs like Double Crossing Blues with vocal group The Robins were hugely influential. Other R&B smashes include Mistrustin’ Blues and Cupids Boogie. He Embraced Rock 'n' Roll and was able to attract huge teenage audiences with hits like Ma He’s Makin’ Eyes At Me. Johnny Otis was one of the most important pioneers of Rhythm & Blues and he continued to record and broadcast throughout the rest of his life. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.
