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Lucky Otis (born in Los Angeles, California), [1] is a multi-instrumentalist, band leader, selector, and curator. [2] Lucky is the grandson of rhythm and blues legend Johnny Otis [3] and the son of singer songwriter, Shuggie Otis [4] and Miss Mercy [5] of The GTOs.
Lucky was raised by his grandfather, Johnny Otis, [6] and his grandmother, Phyllis Otis. [7] He learned to play bass, guitar and other instruments at a young age and began performing with his grandfather as a child. [3] He later toured with his father, Shuggie Otis, [8] and his younger brother Eric Otis.
Lucky launched his solo career in adulthood, performing solo [9] and with various artists across genres including blues, jazz, psychedelic rock, funk, reggae, and R&B.
In collaboration with Louis Leadbetter, great-grandson of Lead Belly, Lucky co-founded the band, Otis Leadbetter. [10] He also led a 13-piece rhythm and blues orchestra, The new Johnny Otis All-Stars, [11] continuing his grandfather's big band legacy.
Lucky took over his grandfather's radio show, The Jonny Otis Show on KPFA in Berkeley, California, in 2004, hosting it until its final airing in 2006. [12] He also taught Music 15-B (Jazz, Blues, and Popular Music in American Culture) at Peralta Community College District in Alameda and Berkeley, a class founded by his grandfather. [13]
