He wasn't a black man, but this son of Greek immigrants decided to become one, choosing to live life as a second-class citizen -- and in the process, the man behind "Willie and the Hand Jive" did more to popularize black music than almost anyone, leaving behind a legacy far more important than his one pop hit suggests. Read more about the amazing life and career of Johnny Otis -- who recently left us at the age of 90 -- right here.


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