Shuggie Otis

Born: Nov 30, 1953 in Los Angeles, CA

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Biography: Guitarist/singer/songwriter/producer/multi-instrumentalist Shuggie Otis may not be a household name, but his "Strawberry Letter 23" is in the record collections of millions of households. The Brothers Johnson's cover of "Strawberry Letter 23" has sold over a million copies, peaking at number one R&B ...Read full biography

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Inspiration Information

Released: 1974

Label: Sony Music Distribution

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Ignored upon its release in 1974 and celebrated upon its reissue in 2001, Shuggie Otis' fourth and last album Inspiration Information exists out of time -- a record that was of its time, but didn't belong ...Read full review

Freedom Flight

Released: 1971

Label: Epic

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1971's Freedom Flight is perhaps, in its own way, every bit as adventurous and regal as Shuggie Otis' masterpiece, Inspiration Information. Produced by Shuggie's father, R&B legend Johnny Otis, the album ...Read full review

More Shuggie Otis albums: Main Albums (4), Compilations (12), Singles & EPs (2)

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