Otis Clay was a renowned R&B singer born on February 11, 1942 in Mississippi. He was best known for his singles "Trying To Live My Life Without You" and "All Because Of Your Love," which earned him a Grammy Award nomination and induction into the Blues Hall of Fame.
Otis Clay is a member of R&B Singer
Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $16 Million (2024)
About
Known for such popular R&B singles as "Trying To Live My Life Without You" and "All Because Of Your Love," this Mississippi-born soul vocalist was nominated for a Grammy Award and was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame.
Before Fame
In the early years of his music career, he performed with such local gospel groups as the Christian Travelers, the Voices of Hope, and the Holy Wonders. His first R&B hit, "That's How It Is (When You're In Love)," debuted in 1967.
Trivia
His best-known pop/rock track was a cover of the Sir Douglas Quintet's hit "She's About a Mover."
Family Life
A native of Waxhaw, Mississippi, he spent the latter half of his childhood in Muncie, Indiana. He later lived and worked in both Nashville, Tennessee and Chicago, Illinois.
Associated With
Bob Seger recorded a popular 1981 cover of Clay's 1972 hit "Trying To Live My Life Without You."