I get a wave of pride in America when I look back at what we've accomplished in the field of music. Johnny Otis accomplishamericaback Change image and share on social
I'm not suggesting our music is the only music, but I am suggesting that there are certain elements in America's culture that are so precious that it would be a shame for them to go down the drain. Johnny Otis americaculturedrain Change image and share on social
When I got near teen age, I was so happy with my friends and the African-American culture that I couldn't imagine not being part of it. Johnny Otis africanageamerican Change image and share on social
People are going to wake up to this great reservoir of music we've created in America - cakewalks, one-steps, boogie-woogie, country and western. I had a bit to do with one of those traditions. Johnny Otis americabiteboogie Change image and share on social
Genetically, I'm pure Greek. Psychologically, environmentally, culturally, by choice, I'm a member of the black community. Johnny Otis blackchoicecommunity Change image and share on social
Society wants to categorize everything, but to me it's all African-American music. Johnny Otis africanamericancategorize Change image and share on social