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Johnny Otis, Rhythm And Blues Pioneer, Has Died

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Elizabeth Blair

January 19, 2012

Band leader Johnny Otis poses for a portrait in surrounded by "The Jelly Roll" records in 1947. </p (Getty Images) — Band leader Johnny Otis poses for a portrait in surrounded by "The Jelly Roll" records in 1947.

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