Otis Spann

OTIS SPANN d1970. American blues musician, whom many consider to be the leading postwar Chicago blues pianist. He was known for his distinctive piano style. He became Muddy Waters' piano player in late 1952 and participated in his first recording session with the band on September 24th 1953. He played on many of Waters' most famous songs, including the blues standards ; "Hoochie Coochie Man" / "I'm Ready and "Got My Mojo Working". He continued to record as a solo artist and session player with other musicians, including ; Bo Diddley and Howlin' Wolf, during his tenure with the group. He stayed with Muddy Waters until 1968. He died in Chicago aged 43 on April 24th 1970