Johnny Otis

American bandleader, musician, talent scout, author & label owner.
Born December 28, 1921 Vallejo, California, USA.
Died January 17, 2012 Alta Dena, California, USA.
Father of guitarist Nick Otis).

Otis founded the Ultra Records label in 1956 along with Eldo Records label.
Otis was involved in virtually every aspect of the music business. He helped to shape the R&B genre starting in the late 1940s and stayed involved in it for over 30 years. He had his own music variety show from 1954-5, The Johnny Otis Show.
He played many instruments, going with ease on stage from the piano to the vibraphone to the drums to the guitar and more.
He was inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 (Non-Performer).