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2012 In Memoriam: Musicians We Lost

The music world said goodbye to Adam Yauch, Whitney Houston, Etta James and many others this year
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Johnny Otis

The big-band leader, singer, songwriter and composer died on January 17th at the age of 90. Known as the "Godfather of R&B," Otis was also a talent scout and discovered such stars as Etta James, Hank Ballard and Jackie Wilson.

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