Otis Blackwell was a renowned lyricist born in New York on February 16, 1931. He is best known for writing the lyrics to classic rock and roll songs such as Fever, Great Balls of Fire, Don't Be Cruel, and All Shook Up. His work has had a lasting influence on the genre and is still celebrated today.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M
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About
Lyricist known for Fever, Great Balls of Fire, Don't Be Cruel, and All Shook Up. He influenced rock and roll.
Before Fame
He learned how to play the piano when he was a child.
Trivia
He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1986 and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1991.
Family Life
He married Mamie Wiggins.
Associated With
He wrote songs for Elvis Presley.