Otis!: The Otis Redding Story
by Scott Freeman
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Author: Scott FreemanEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-09-07
ISBN: 0312302975
Number of pages: 272
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
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Book Review: No Depth
Summary: 3 Stars
Don't get me wrong, it's a good biography of Otis, but it lacks a certain depth. It is somewhat one-sided and could have done with a lot more research and more interviews. As previous reviewers have already mentioned, would have been nice to hear from more people.
What is also completely lacking is the role that Otis played in American music, american history and what he meant for the black population. There are some hints towards it, but it is never fully explored. It could have been about any artist, there is no real sense that Otis was one of the most gifted and most important soul stars.
In that sense it's a little dissappointing, but to get a good overview of his life, the album is worth giving a look.
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