Otis Redding By spugh15 Sep 9, 1941 Otis was born in Dawson, GA Jan 1, 1956 Joined the Upsetters Jan 1, 1960 Became vocalist for Pinetoppers Aug 1, 1961 Married Zelma Atwood Jan 1, 1962 Recorded "These Arms of Mine" Jun 3, 1967 Aretha Franklin's "Respect" becomes major pop hit Otis wrote song Dec 10, 1967 Killed in a plane crash Jan 8, 1968 "Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay" released Jan 1, 1981 Georgia Music Hall of Fame Jan 1, 1989 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame