Otis Redding, American singer-songwriter and producer (died 1967)

Otis Ray Redding Jr. was an American singer and songwriter. He is regarded as one of the greatest singers in the history of American popular music and a seminal artist in soul music and rhythm and blues. Nicknamed the "King of Soul", Redding's style of singing drew inspiration from the gospel music that preceded the genre. His vocal style influenced many other soul artists of the 1960s.

September 9 is the 252nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 113 days remain until the end of the year.