Stereogum — Otis Redding is getting a biopic, and John Boyega will be its star. Director Channing Godfrey Peoples will direct the music-based flick, titled Otis & Zelma, and will portray the “eternal love story” between the late soul legend and his widow,... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Otis Redding. Much R-E-S-P-E-C-T. The post Happy Birthday Otis Redding appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Stereogum — In the ’60s and ’70s, the Memphis-based label Stax Records thrived as a relatively raw and funky alternative to Motown. In its time, Stax put out iconic records from legends like Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, the Staple Singers, Rufus and Carla T... more info

JamBase — Little Richard gave an unforgettable speech and performance while induction fellow Macon, Georgia native Otis Redding into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1989. more info

JamBase — Celebrate what would have been Otis Redding’s birthday today by watching five memorable live covers of songs written by The King Of Soul. more info

Stereogum — In The Number Ones, I'm reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart's beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present.… more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Ahead of Windhand's anticipated new album and tour, all four members discussed the music they've been listening to, including Soundgarden, Townes Van Zandt, Grateful Dead, Otis Redding, Shellac, and more. Continue reading… more info

JamBase — Watch A$AP Rocky covering Otis Redding’s classic “(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay” for the Like A Version series. more info

Stereogum — A$AP Rocky has been busy since releasing his latest album Testing in May, collaborating with the likes of Tyler, The Creator, YG and Blood Orange. But today, A$AP took a break to revisit an old favorite. He covered Otis Redding's "(Sittin' On) The ... more info

Consequence of Sound — He also performs "Praise The Lord (Da Shine)" with Skepta on triple j Radio's Like a Version. more info