Otis Redding — Timeline
Key moments in the life of Otis Redding.
1941
Born Otis Ray Redding Jr. on September 9 in Dawson, Georgia
1958
Began professional music career, performing in bands around Macon, Georgia
1962
Signed with Volt Records and released debut single 'These Arms of Mine'
1964
Released 'Mr. Pitiful,' establishing himself as a major soul artist
1965
Achieved breakthrough success with 'I've Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now)'
1966
Released album 'Dictionary of Soul' and became international touring star
1967
Performed at Monterey Pop Festival, delivering legendary set that expanded his audience
1967
Released '(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay,' his only #1 hit on Billboard Hot 100
1967
Died on December 10 in a plane crash near Madison, Wisconsin at age 26
1968
Inducted posthumously into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legacy