6+ Johnny Otis Quotes And Sayings

Following is our list of the best Johnny Otis quotes and sayings.

I get a wave of pride in America when I look back at what we've accomplished in the field of music. — Johnny Otis

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

Genetically, I'm pure Greek. Psychologically, environmentally, culturally, by choice, I'm a member of the black community. — Johnny Otis

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

Society wants to categorize everything, but to me it's all African-American music. — Johnny Otis

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