Collection Number
SC 106Creator(s)
Otis, Johnny, 1921-2012Abstract
Approximately 800 radio aircheck tapes of radio programs of black popular music (live and prerecorded), hosted by Johnny Otis, and featuring live interviews with blues and rhythm & blues artists from the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. Artists interviewed include Little Esther Phillips, Al Frazier, Mary Wells, Zola Taylor, the Coasters, Horace Silver, the Robins, Etta James, Big Jay McNeely, Bobby Day, Bumps Blackwell, Pee Wee Crayton, Jimmy McCracklin, and Joe Liggins. Also included are photographs, memorabilia, books, and compact discs.Extent
1 records carton310 Photographs
753 Audiotape Reels (analog : 5, 7, and 10 in.)
3 Videocassettes (VHS)
5 Videocassettes (MDV)
2 Audiocassettes (DAT)
77 Audiocassettes (analog)
1 digital audio files
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