Genetically, I’m pure Greek. Psychologically, environmentally, culturally, by choice, I’m a member of the black community. Johnny Otis Read Quote
Society wants to categorize everything, but to me it’s all African-American music. Johnny Otis Read Quote
I get a wave of pride in America when I look back at what we’ve accomplished in the field of music. Johnny Otis Read Quote
People are going to wake up to this great reservoir of music we’ve created in America – cakewalks, one-steps, boogie-woogie, country and western. I had a bit to do with one of those traditions. Johnny Otis Read Quote
I’m not suggesting our music is the only music, but I am suggesting that there are certain elements in America’s culture that are so precious that it would be a shame for them to go down the drain. Johnny Otis Read Quote
When I got near teen age, I was so happy with my friends and the African-American culture that I couldn’t imagine not being part of it. Johnny Otis Read Quote
