Before tragically passing away at the height of his stardom, Otis Redding had just five brief years of experience as a professional entertainer.
When announcing the tragic news of his death in an aircraft crash on December 10, 1967, Rolling Stone referred to him as “the Crown Prince of Soul.” And according to their Biography, “The King of Soul” was one of the nicknames he received for his compelling stage presence.
On stage, though, he was engaged in much more than just singing. He was stunning audiences of all races in the northern and southern United States as well as in Europe by bridging the tightly followed racial divisions created during the Jim Crow era.
What was Otis Redding’s net worth at the time of death?
When he passed away, Otis Redding’s estimated net worth was $10 million. Otis Redding, who was hailed as the voice of soul music, passed away at age 26 in a plane accident.
In 1968, his song “(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay” peaked at number one. The majority of his money came from concerts and CD sales.
