Oct. 5 (UPI) — Singer-songwriter Otis Redding was given a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Friday.
“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is honored to dedicate a star to the legendary Otis Redding, whose music continues to inspire generations,” Ana Martinez, producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies, said in a statement.
The music icon’s widow Zelma, daughter Karla, son Dexter, rapper Killer Mike and music producer Jimmy Jam attended the star dedication.
The Georgia-born Grammy winner is known for his 1960s hits “(Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay,” “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long,” “Respect,” and “Try a Little Tenderness.”
He died at the age of 26 in a private plane crash in Wisconsin in 1967.
Redding was posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.