Otis Taylor (born July 30, 1948, Chicago, Illinois) is an American blues musician. He is a multi-instrumentalist whose talents include the guitar, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, and vocals.
Todays tune is the song "Nasty Letter" from Taylor's 2003 album, Truth Is Not Fiction, was featured on the soundtrack for the 2007 film Shooter (first video clip) and in Michael Mann's 2009 film Public Enemies (video clip two), Enjoy!
Otis Taylor - Nasty Letter (Shooter Version)
Otis Taylor - Nasty Letter (Public Enemies Version)
Downbeat Magazine Critics' Poll named Taylor's "Truth is Not Fiction" as Blues CD of the Year for 2002.
Taylor was the support act on Gary Moore's 2007/8/9 European tours. He also appears as a guest artist on Gary Moores Bad For You, Baby, Eagle Records, 2008"
In May 2009, Otis won a Blues Music Award for his banjo playing.
More info @ Official Otis Taylor Website
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