MSN Music — 2017 is William Bell’s 60th year in the music industry. He’s 77 years old. Cream, the Byrds and Linda Ronstadt have recorded his songs. And this year, he’s up for his first Grammys. Strangely, they’re in what could be considered opposing cate... more info

Popdose — Celebrating the joys of the season with Otis Redding more info

JamBase — Renowned soul singer Otis Redding was just 26 years old when he died on this date in 1967. more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Julia Holter, “Vinny’s Triumph,” from the soundtrack to “Bleed for This” (Milan). Over the last five years the Los Angeles composer and avant-pop singer Julia Holter has moved from issuing vinyl-only compositions based ... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Soul singer Otis Redding’s shows at the Whisky A-Go Go in the spring of 1966 were just about the hottest ticket in town, drawing fans and pop music heavyweights alike. “Just before heading overseas on Bob Dylan’s 1966 ‘Go... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Soul singer Otis Redding’s shows at the Whisky A-Go Go in the spring of 1966 were just about the hottest ticket in town, drawing fans and pop music heavyweights alike. “Just before heading overseas on Bob Dylan’s 1966 ‘Go... more info

Allmusic Blog — ​The new six-CD set from Stax Records collects all seven Otis Redding performances from the Sunset Strip in April 1966. more info

Uncut — Track is taken from a 6-CD collection celebrating Redding's 1966 performances on the Sunset Strip Track is taken from a 6-CD collection celebrating Redding's 1966 performances on the Sunset Strip The post Otis Redding: Hear a never-before-releas... more info

Uncut — The six-CD collection is due on October 21 The six-CD collection is due on October 21 The post Otis Redding’s Live At The Whisky A Go Go box set announced appeared first on Uncut. more info

MSN Music — The 34-year-old singer slayed a cover of Otis Redding's "These Arms of Mine." more info