Shuggie Otis
January, 1971
He's been playing the guitar professionally since he painted on a mustache to look older and sat in with his father's band five years ago. Today, at 17, Shuggie Otis is considered one of the best blues-rock guitarists in the country. Johnny Otis--a renowned jazz musician in his own right--raised his Los Angeles--born son on rhythm and blues; by adolescence, Shuggie was proficient with several instruments, making his first paid appearance--on bass--at 12 at the Jazzville Club in San Diego. A year...
