1. Posted on 20 January, 2012

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    insidemywindow: Johnny and Shuggie Otis 1957 On today’s show, we remember bandleader and producer Johnny Otis. He launched and nurtured the careers of many of R&B’s greatest stars, including Etta James. In her 1994 Fresh Air interview, James talked extensively about her relationship with Otis. We found out she passed away shortly before broadcast today and will run an on-air version of her obituary next week. View in High-Res

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    Johnny and Shuggie Otis 1957

    On today’s show, we remember bandleader and producer Johnny Otis. He launched and nurtured the careers of many of R&B’s greatest stars, including Etta James. In her 1994 Fresh Air interview, James talked extensively about her relationship with Otis. We found out she passed away shortly before broadcast today and will run an on-air version of her obituary next week.

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