Otis Redding

Inspired by the gospel music of his youth, Memphis-born Otis Redding is one of the greatest soul voices of the 21st century. Backed by a legacy of earnest songwriting and gritty vocal interpretations of some of the most recognizable music in the American songbook, Redding received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1999. He's also been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame.