EntertainmentAmerican1941 – 1967
Otis Redding
Soul legend, "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay", emotional vocalist
Biography
An influential soul and R&B singer-songwriter who became an icon of the 1960s. Known for his powerful voice and emotional delivery, he tragically died in a plane crash at age 26.
Quick Facts
Category
Entertainment
Nationality
American
Born
1941
Died
1967
Thinking about the name
Redding
English origin
“A surname-based given name derived from Old English, possibly meaning 'son of the red one' or referring to clearing (reddinge). Redding carries a sense of English heritage and agricultural tradition. The name feels grounded and historical with modern vitality.”