Legendary singer and songwriter Otis Redding was posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday.
The unveiling ceremony was held at 6150 Hollywood Boulevard, where Redding’s name was enshrined in the Live Theatre/Live Performance category.
Redding’s widow, Zelma Redding, and several members of the Redding family attended the event, including his son Dexter, daughter Karla Redding-Andrews, grandson Justin Andrews, and son-in-law Timothy Andrews.
Karla Redding-Andrews accepted the honor on her father’s behalf.
“He loved his wife, he loved his family, he loved his children, and he loved his fans around the world,” she said. “Today, we honor not just the music but the incredible man behind it.”
GRAMMY Award-winning producer Jimmy Jam emceed the ceremony, and other attendees included Verdine White of Earth, Wind & Fire, actor Omar Dorsey, and GRAMMY-winning artist Killer Mike.
Redding, a native of Macon, Georgia, gained fame in the 1960s with hits including “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay,” “Try a Little Tenderness,” and “Respect.”
His career was tragically cut short in 1967 when he died in a plane crash in Madison, Wisconsin, at age 26.
Despite his brief career, Redding earned numerous accolades, including inductions into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame and a GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award.