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The King of Soul -- a singer and songwriter who produced numerous hits throughout the 1960s -- Otis Redding's influence and impact throughout Atlanta and the larger United States is substantial. Born in Dawson, Georgia, but raised in Macon, Otis Redding was quickly introduced to music through his church choir, high-school talent shows, and membership in bands (The King of Soul). Beginning with an impromptu recording of \"These Arms of Mine\" at Stax Records in 1962, Redding would quickly ascend rhythm & blues and soul stardom, at first becoming popular with predominantly Black audiences, but later becoming beloved by peoples of all races (The King of Soul). Redding and other soul singers of the Sixties helped popularize Black music among the white youth, crossing the race divide present in \"race music\" (Miller). For what was then referred to as \"race music,\" recording studios would often record Black musicians and market their music solely towards Black consumers, yet rhythm & blues and soul during the 1950s and '60s helped these records to reach white audiences and encourage white consumers to attend the concerts of Black musicians. For instance, the last concert Otis Redding held in Memphis, Tennessee had an audience primarily composed of the white youth (Miller). This is a significant change from when Redding first started performing, such as when he first sang in Atlanta at the Black nightclub \"The Royal Peacock\" in 1962 (O'Neill).

The influences from Redding's time spent in the church choir can be seen in many of his works, as a variety of his soul songs have strong gospel influences (and some songs, such as \"Amen,\" are gospel songs themselves) (The King of Soul). Throughout his career, Otis Redding relied on his powerful and dynamic voice to convey the growth of emotion throughout his songs; many of his most popular works have his voice gradually grow into a powerful finale by the song's end, such as 1966's \"Try a Little Tenderness\" (Miller). Later in his career, Redding began to be influenced by pop and rock artists such as the Beatles and began to focus more heavily on the lyrics of the songs he wrote; his most famous and final recording, \"(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay,\" posthumously topped both the pop and rhythm & blues charts (Miller). The works of Redding's career combined influences from early music such as gospel hymns as well as newer sounds such as the then-modern pop and rhythm & blues scenes to create endearing recordings which cemented him as the King of Soul.

This roadmap will help guide you on a journey through locations important to both Otis Redding's life as well as his enduring legacy. A majority of the stops are located in the city in which Redding grew up, Macon, Georgia; as such, if you are looking for a quick tour, the first five stops will provide you with interesting Redding landmarks with short distances in between. The final three stops are located in nearby towns and cities within Georgia that also hold important significance with Redding's story and are recommended for those who have the time and means to enjoy the full experience.

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For what was then referred to as \"race music,\" recording studios would often record Black musicians and market their music solely towards Black consumers, yet rhythm & blues and soul during the 1950s and '60s helped these records to reach white audiences and encourage white consumers to attend the concerts of Black musicians. For instance, the last concert Otis Redding held in Memphis, Tennessee had an audience primarily composed of the white youth (Miller). This is a significant change from when Redding first started performing, such as when he first sang in Atlanta at the Black nightclub \"The Royal Peacock\" in 1962 (O'Neill). The influences from Redding's time spent in the church choir can be seen in many of his works, as a variety of his soul songs have strong gospel influences (and some songs, such as \"Amen,\" are gospel songs themselves) (The King of Soul). Throughout his career, Otis Redding relied on his powerful and dynamic voice to convey the growth of emotion throughout his songs; many of his most popular works have his voice gradually grow into a powerful finale by the song's end, such as 1966's \"Try a Little Tenderness\" (Miller). Later in his career, Redding began to be influenced by pop and rock artists such as the Beatles and began to focus more heavily on the lyrics of the songs he wrote; his most famous and final recording, \"(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay,\" posthumously topped both the pop and rhythm & blues charts (Miller). The works of Redding's career combined influences from early music such as gospel hymns as well as newer sounds such as the then-modern pop and rhythm & blues scenes to create endearing recordings which cemented him as the King of Soul. This roadmap will help guide you on a journey through locations important to both Otis Redding's life as well as his enduring legacy. 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This \"premier nightclub\" was a popular spot for African-American artists and audiences. Many famous black musicians from the 1950s and '60s performed there, including Marvin Gaye, Nina Simone, Sam Cooke and others (O’Neill). \"Sweet\" Auburn Avenue, on which the Royal Peacock stands, contained other nightclubs as well as businesses and restaurants, and it was often referred to as \"the heart\" of Black Atlanta (O'Neill). When Redding's career was beginning to rise, he primarily performed to Black audiences and at predominately-Black venues such as this one, yet later in his career he began to perform at places often performed at by white musicians. For instance, Redding was slated to perform for the Ed Sullivan Show in 1968, (a performance which unfortunately never occurred because of his sudden death in December of 1967) (Soul legend Otis Redding dies in a plane crash near Madison, Wisconsin).
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In 1965, two years before his passing, Otis Redding moved his family -- his wife, Zelma Atwood; and his three children, Dexter, Karla, and Otis III -- to Round Oak, Georgia, where they resided at Big 'O' Ranch (The King of Soul). Named after the soul singer himself, this ranch's property stretches over 300 acres. On the 75th Anniversary of Otis Redding's birthday, this property was opened up for selected visitors to walk through the ranch.This was the same day on which the mayor of Gray declared the ninth of September to be Otis Redding Day, an announcement made at the Otis Redding Memorial you may have previously visited on this trip (McDuffie). Throughout the state of Georgia, Redding is still a source of pride and admiration decades after his career came to an end.

Otis Redding is buried here at Big 'O' Ranch. In the attached video, you can listen to Redding's last recorded song \"(Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay,\" which was discussed in the description of the previous stop. The whistling which closes the song was added by Redding as a placeholder for lyrics which he planned to write later, but unfortunately, he never got the chance to finish the lyrics before his death (The King of Soul).

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Unveiled in 2015, this memorial in the style of a vinyl record was made to memorialize the King of Soul. Fifteen of Redding's songs can be played and heard from this interactive marker (Otis Redding Monument). These available tracks include the rhythm & blues track \"These Arms of Mine\" and the soul song \"(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay),\" works from the beginning and end of Redding's career, respectively (Stutz). The memorial was presented as a part of the Tunes & Festival, a celebration in Gray which included local bands and restaurants (Coley).

Redding's career and life were cut tragically short by a plane crash on December 10 1967, when just a couple days previously he recorded \"(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay),\" which posthumously topped the rhythm & blues and pop charts and is his most popular song today (Soul legend Otis Redding dies in a plane crash near Madison, Wisconsin). This memorial celebrates the art and life of Redding, and by allowing visitors to listen to several of his most lauded works, ensures that his memory and talent will not be forgotten.

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The Otis Redding Foundation was founded in 2007 to \"empower, enrich, and motivate all young people\" through different programs, be they in musicianship, instrumentation, or songwriting (Otis Redding Foundation). Offering private classes and music camps for children, as well as the opportunity for parents and guardians to view these lessons and experiences virtually, the foundation is committed to providing a variety of avenues for youth throughout Georgia to foster their musical interests and talents (Otis Redding Foundation). The creation of these programs and opportunities in Otis Redding's name shows that the commitment for togetherness which Redding strove for during his lifetime lives on through the efforts of his family and foundation.

If you have a child who is interested in accompanying you along this tour, a private lesson at the Otis Redding Foundation could be a great way to engage your child in the music of Otis Redding.

",32.837567,-83.6287928,[236],"The Otis Redding Foundation was founded in 2007 to \"empower, enrich, and motivate all young people\" through different programs, be they in musicianship, instrumentation, or songwriting (Otis Redding Foundation). Offering private classes and music camps for children, as well as the opportunity for parents and guardians to view these lessons and experiences virtually, the foundation is committed to providing a variety of avenues for youth throughout Georgia to foster their musical interests and talents (Otis Redding Foundation). The creation of these programs and opportunities in Otis Redding's name shows that the commitment for togetherness which Redding strove for during his lifetime lives on through the efforts of his family and foundation. If you have a child who is interested in accompanying you along this tour, a private lesson at the Otis Redding Foundation could be a great way to engage your child in the music of Otis Redding.",[129,18],{"_73":234,"_126":-5,"_127":235},[],"IMG_8036-1.jpg","https://api.opentour.site/atlanta-music-maps/v4/public/media/jezguucnm7i1cnukoysmbgxyclop?variant=desktop",{"_97":237,"_94":24,"_126":-5,"_132":212,"_134":-5,"_135":-5,"_136":238,"_138":239,"_35":240,"_141":-5,"_142":186,"_144":238,"_145":146,"_147":216,"_73":234,"_149":-5},377,"16080991158.jpeg",{"_150":241,"_152":242,"_154":243,"_156":235,"_157":244},394,"https://api.opentour.site/atlanta-music-maps/v4/public/media/jezguucnm7i1cnukoysmbgxyclop","https://api.opentour.site/atlanta-music-maps/v4/public/media/jezguucnm7i1cnukoysmbgxyclop?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/atlanta-music-maps/v4/public/media/jezguucnm7i1cnukoysmbgxyclop?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/atlanta-music-maps/v4/public/media/jezguucnm7i1cnukoysmbgxyclop?variant=lqip",146,"charles-h-jones-gateway-park-in-macon-georgia","Charles H. Jones Gateway Park in Macon, Georgia",{"_35":221,"_64":18,"_73":222},4,{"_35":259,"_64":260,"_73":261},"Riverside Dr, Macon, GA 31201","This park is nestled in the city of Macon, where Otis Redding grew up. After his passing, a statue of the late singer was erected within the park grounds in 2002. This life-size statue depicts Redding sitting, strumming a guitar, by the dock of the bay, a reference to his final recorded song. Charles H. Jones Gateway Park, which first opened in 2001, is located near the Ocmulgee River (Eubanks). The greens and trails which the park provides allow visitors to experience a similar introspection and reflection on nature which Redding experienced when composing \"(Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay\" by Richardson Bay in California (Miller). Inspired by the Beatles' then recent album of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Redding chose to focus strongly on the lyrics when composing his final song (Miller).
",32.8451228,-83.633274,[],"This park is nestled in the city of Macon, where Otis Redding grew up. After his passing, a statue of the late singer was erected within the park grounds in 2002. This life-size statue depicts Redding sitting, strumming a guitar, by the dock of the bay, a reference to his final recorded song. Charles H. Jones Gateway Park, which first opened in 2001, is located near the Ocmulgee River (Eubanks). The greens and trails which the park provides allow visitors to experience a similar introspection and reflection on nature which Redding experienced when composing \"(Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay\" by Richardson Bay in California (Miller). Inspired by the Beatles' then recent album of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Redding chose to focus strongly on the lyrics when composing his final song (Miller).",[129,246],[],144,"macon-city-auditorium-in-macon-georgia","Macon City Auditorium in Macon, Georgia",{"_35":245,"_64":246,"_73":247},3,{"_35":289,"_64":290,"_73":291},"415 1st St, Macon, GA 31201","The Macon City Auditorium was where Otis Redding's funeral was held on December 18, 1967. Attended by more than 6,500 people, Redding's funeral's was open to the public, and so family, friends, and fans all attended this mournful celebration of the late singer's life (Davis). It should be no surprise that music filled the auditorium for the King of Soul's funeral; soul singers Johnnie Taylor and Joe Simon both performed during the proceedings, with Taylor singing \"I'll Be Standing By\" and Simon performing the hymn \"Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross\" (Davis). Many prominent musicians, including Stevie Wonder and Elvis Presley, sent telegrams lamenting Redding's death and expressing sympathies to the Redding family. Redding's funeral, like many other parts of his life, demonstrates the power soul and rhythm & blues music had to bring people from different backgrounds and histories together.
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As mentioned in the description of the previous stop, the Vineville Baptist Church was where a young Otis Redding served as a member of the choir. His father himself being a gospel singer, Redding had interactions and experiences with spiritual music at a very early age (The King of Soul). Though most of Redding's recorded songs, especially those which he is today known for, are secular and often deal with romantic love, his appreciation for spiritual works can be seen in his soul songs as well as several gospel songs which he recorded, especially his 1968 cover of the gospel song \"Amen.\" The lyrics of this song primarily consist of a growing repetition of the word \"Amen\" as well as a brief interlude from \"This Little Light of Mine.\" \"Amen\" is a traditional gospel piece, and Redding's cover of this song being released posthumously a year after his death proves that Redding continued to be influenced by the gospel genre of music late in his career (Encyclopedia of American Gospel Music).

Along with its historical importance of being the church which Redding both sung with and attended, the Vineville Baptist Church also made history when it accepted a Ghanaian man into the church at a time when African-Americans were not allowed to attend (Mays). While this act was a first step into desegregating churches within the South, it also further proves that African-American citizens were treated as lesser than immigrants. The music of rhythm & blues and soul artists such as Otis Redding helped popularize black music for white audience, allowing black music to be further accepted and appreciated throughout the nation, yet racism and segregation were very prominent and systematic during Redding's lifetime.

",32.8465572,-83.6622068,[307],"As mentioned in the description of the previous stop, the Vineville Baptist Church was where a young Otis Redding served as a member of the choir. His father himself being a gospel singer, Redding had interactions and experiences with spiritual music at a very early age (The King of Soul). Though most of Redding's recorded songs, especially those which he is today known for, are secular and often deal with romantic love, his appreciation for spiritual works can be seen in his soul songs as well as several gospel songs which he recorded, especially his 1968 cover of the gospel song \"Amen.\" The lyrics of this song primarily consist of a growing repetition of the word \"Amen\" as well as a brief interlude from \"This Little Light of Mine.\" \"Amen\" is a traditional gospel piece, and Redding's cover of this song being released posthumously a year after his death proves that Redding continued to be influenced by the gospel genre of music late in his career (Encyclopedia of American Gospel Music).Along with its historical importance of being the church which Redding both sung with and attended, the Vineville Baptist Church also made history when it accepted a Ghanaian man into the church at a time when African-Americans were not allowed to attend (Mays). While this act was a first step into desegregating churches within the South, it also further proves that African-American citizens were treated as lesser than immigrants. The music of rhythm & blues and soul artists such as Otis Redding helped popularize black music for white audience, allowing black music to be further accepted and appreciated throughout the nation, yet racism and segregation were very prominent and systematic during Redding's lifetime.",[129,290],{"_73":304,"_126":305,"_127":306},[],"Otis Redding - Amen","No ownership of the content of the video has been asserted by the uploader.","https://api.opentour.site/atlanta-music-maps/v4/public/media/191i2li1zamvxif4v3pis5zvsvzl?variant=desktop",{"_97":308,"_94":24,"_126":305,"_132":179,"_134":309,"_135":310,"_136":311,"_138":312,"_35":313,"_141":185,"_142":186,"_144":311,"_145":187,"_147":188,"_73":304,"_149":310},370,"//www.youtube.com/embed/sJUWn-26jkw","sJUWn-26jkw","sJUWn-26jkw.jpg",{"_150":314,"_152":315,"_154":316,"_156":306,"_157":317},388,"https://api.opentour.site/atlanta-music-maps/v4/public/media/191i2li1zamvxif4v3pis5zvsvzl","https://api.opentour.site/atlanta-music-maps/v4/public/media/191i2li1zamvxif4v3pis5zvsvzl?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/atlanta-music-maps/v4/public/media/191i2li1zamvxif4v3pis5zvsvzl?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/atlanta-music-maps/v4/public/media/191i2li1zamvxif4v3pis5zvsvzl?variant=lqip",28,"the-douglass-theatre-is-macon-georgia","The Douglass Theatre is Macon, Georgia",{"_35":289,"_64":290,"_73":291},"355 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Macon, GA 31201","

Redding and his family moved from Dawson to Macon, Georgia when he was two years old, and it was in this town that Redding would grow up and develop his musical talents (The King of Soul). A member of the choir at Vineville Baptist Church as well as a musician for his high school band, Redding took an early interest in music. As a teenager, he participated in talent shows at the Douglas Theatre, and was made to stop participating after winning the competition 15 times in a row. Opened in 1921, this theatre was named after African-American businessman Charles Douglass and presented vaudeville and movie showings for African Americans during racial segregation (Douglas Theater). At 18 years of age, he joined the band Johnny Jenkins and the Pinetoppers; Jenkins, a left-handed guitarist and blues musician, would later serve as an inspiration for the famous left-handed electric guitarist, Jimi Hendrix (Contemporary Musicians). Reddings' traveling and performing with Jenkins helped nurture the blues influences which would accompany the King of Soul throughout his career. In the August of 1962, Jenkins and Redding would depart from Macon towards Memphis, Tennessee for their first recording session.

",32.8354411,-83.6258016,[333],"Redding and his family moved from Dawson to Macon, Georgia when he was two years old, and it was in this town that Redding would grow up and develop his musical talents (The King of Soul). A member of the choir at Vineville Baptist Church as well as a musician for his high school band, Redding took an early interest in music. As a teenager, he participated in talent shows at the Douglas Theatre, and was made to stop participating after winning the competition 15 times in a row. Opened in 1921, this theatre was named after African-American businessman Charles Douglass and presented vaudeville and movie showings for African Americans during racial segregation (Douglas Theater). At 18 years of age, he joined the band Johnny Jenkins and the Pinetoppers; Jenkins, a left-handed guitarist and blues musician, would later serve as an inspiration for the famous left-handed electric guitarist, Jimi Hendrix (Contemporary Musicians). Reddings' traveling and performing with Jenkins helped nurture the blues influences which would accompany the King of Soul throughout his career. In the August of 1962, Jenkins and Redding would depart from Macon towards Memphis, Tennessee for their first recording session.",[129,319],{"_73":331,"_126":-5,"_127":332},[],"large.jpg","https://api.opentour.site/atlanta-music-maps/v4/public/media/masdxjs9165l0jfxrga09qtvflwx?variant=desktop",{"_97":334,"_94":24,"_126":-5,"_132":335,"_134":-5,"_135":-5,"_136":336,"_138":337,"_35":338,"_141":-5,"_142":339,"_144":336,"_145":146,"_147":340,"_73":331,"_149":-5},48,1331,"16042986798.jpeg",{"_150":341,"_152":342,"_154":343,"_156":332,"_157":344},53,266,666,"https://api.opentour.site/atlanta-music-maps/v4/public/media/masdxjs9165l0jfxrga09qtvflwx","https://api.opentour.site/atlanta-music-maps/v4/public/media/masdxjs9165l0jfxrga09qtvflwx?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/atlanta-music-maps/v4/public/media/masdxjs9165l0jfxrga09qtvflwx?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/atlanta-music-maps/v4/public/media/masdxjs9165l0jfxrga09qtvflwx?variant=lqip","otis-redding-the-king-of-soul-s-journey-through-atlanta","Otis Redding \"Try A Little Tenderness\" Live 1967 (Reelin' In The Years Archives)","This version of \"Try a Little Tenderness\" is from the 1967 Stax/Volt tour which we released on DVD in 2007 as \"Stax/Volt Revue Live In Norway 1967.\" Other artists featured in the concert were Sam & Dave, Booker T & the MGs, Eddie Floyd and Arthur Conley. Our archive contains many performances from artists on the Stax Records label including Isaac Hayes, the Staple Singers, Johnnie Taylor, Albert King, Luther Ingram, Carla Thomas and over 90 minutes of amazing Otis Redding footage.\n\nReelin' In The Years Productions houses the world's largest library of music footage, containing over 20,000 hours of material covering nearly every genre from the last 60 years. We have live concerts, TV appearances, interviews, in-studio segments, b-roll and more. In addition to music we have thousands of hours of interviews with the most recognizable celebrities, comedians, politicians, athletes, artists and authors of the 20th Century. If you need footage for your film, documentary, TV show, commercial, museum exhibit or presentation, we are your one-stop shop. Visit our online database at http://www.reelinintheyears.com to explore our archive, but please email us as we are constantly adding new material to the archive. We do not supply material to fans or collectors under any circumstance, so please do not contact us if that is your intention.","https://api.opentour.site/atlanta-music-maps/v4/public/media/6ibjskzmcld59v52fr3q5qetvg5w?variant=desktop",{"_97":359,"_35":24,"_73":360},{"_97":357,"_35":293,"_73":358},{"_97":355,"_35":263,"_73":356},{"_97":353,"_35":249,"_73":354},60,"WALKING",59,"TRANSIT",58,"DRIVING",57,"BICYCLING",{"_97":362,"_94":293,"_126":347,"_132":179,"_134":363,"_135":364,"_136":365,"_138":366,"_35":367,"_141":185,"_142":186,"_144":365,"_145":187,"_147":188,"_73":346,"_149":364},20,"//www.youtube.com/embed/IQ9n2_5mbig","IQ9n2_5mbig","IQ9n2_5mbig.jpg",{"_150":368,"_152":369,"_154":370,"_156":348,"_157":371},395,"https://api.opentour.site/atlanta-music-maps/v4/public/media/6ibjskzmcld59v52fr3q5qetvg5w","https://api.opentour.site/atlanta-music-maps/v4/public/media/6ibjskzmcld59v52fr3q5qetvg5w?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/atlanta-music-maps/v4/public/media/6ibjskzmcld59v52fr3q5qetvg5w?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/atlanta-music-maps/v4/public/media/6ibjskzmcld59v52fr3q5qetvg5w?variant=lqip",{"_94":24,"_97":249,"_35":249,"_73":373,"_64":374,"_375":376,"_113":26,"_377":24},"Sources","sources","body","

Coley, L. (n.d.). Otis Redding monument unveiled in Gray. Retrieved December 1, 2020, from https://www.macon.com/news/local/article35774292.html

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Davis, M. (1967, December). Redding funeral emotional.

Douglass Theater. (n.d.). Retrieved December 1, 2020, from http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/10417

Encyclopedia of American Gospel Music, Wings Over Jordan, page 429-430

Jeffries, F. (2019, February 22). Chitlin' Circuit: Black performers' soulful showcase during segregation. Retrieved December 1, 2020, from https://www.ajc.com/news/national/chitlin-circuit-black-performers-soulful-showcase-during-segregation/srbp9fswLEa3tsiOe5Z54M/

The King of Soul (official biography). (n.d.). Retrieved December 1, 2020, from https://otisredding.com/about/

Mays, Benjamin Elijah; Burton, Orville Vernon (April 2003). Born to Rebel: An Autobiography. University of Georgia Press. p. 248. ISBN 978-0-8203-2523-1

McDuffie, J. (2016, September 11). Redding family opens Big 'O' Ranch for Otis' 75th birthday. Retrieved December 1, 2020, from https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/local/redding-family-opens-big-o-ranch-for-otis-75th-birthday/93-316559710

O’Neill, C. T. (2016, August 18). Nightclubbing: Royal Peacock. Retrieved December 16, 2020, from https://daily.redbullmusicacademy.com/2016/08/royal-peacock-nightclubbing-feature

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Soul legend Otis Redding dies in a plane crash near Madison, Wisconsin. (2009, November 16). Retrieved December 1, 2020, from https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/soul-legend-otis-redding-dies-in-a-plane-crash-near-madison-wisconsin

Stutz, C. (2015, September 18). Otis Redding Honored With Memorial Marker in Georgia. Retrieved December 1, 2020, from https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6700417/otis-redding-honored-memorial-marker-in-dawson-georgia

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