The legendary Apollo Theater is set to host a tribute to iconic singer and songwriter Otis Redding on January 25th. The event, “An Evening of Respect,” will feature The Dap-Kings, who will act as the house band for the festivities, along with host Whoopi Goldberg, with appearances from Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Ty Taylor, and a list of other special guests that Redding worked with over the years. It was just announced that guitarists and vocalists Warren Haynes and Marcus King have both been added to the lineup as well.
The event will not only honor the 50th anniversary of the singer’s timeless hit “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay,” but will also benefit The Otis Redding Foundation, whose mission is to “empower, enrich, and motivate all young people through programs involving music, writing and instrumentation.” Many consider Redding to be one of the greatest singers in American music history, whose life came to a tragic end in 1967 when a plane carrying the singer and his band crashed into Lake Monona in Wisconsin. The only survivor was The Bar-Kays’ Ben Cauley.
Tickets for An Evening of Respect are currently on-sale and available here.
“(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay”:
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