Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Otis Redding (1941 1967)
A short but informative article on one of Georgia's most influential soul musicians. Best known for his ballad "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay", Otis Redding was killed in a plane crash before the song was even released.
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Georgia Music Hall of Fame
Georgia has many musical artists that influenced American music. Read about those that have been inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame or listen to interviews from some of those musical legends.