commemorative stamp - 1993
designer: John Berkey
Thirty-one years ago today, on October 8, 1992, the US Postal Service announced a new series of stamps would be issued to celebrate Rock ‘n’ Roll and Rhythm & Blues music and artists. The first full set entitled the Legends of American Music Series, included Bill Haley, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, Clyde McPhatter, Dinah Washington, and Otis Redding (links below).
The Redding stamp was issued as part of the Rock ‘n’ Roll/Rhythm & Blues se-tenant set of seven. The design was by John Berkey. This was the first full set in the Legends of American Music Series, The first day of issue: was on June 16, 1993.
Otis Redding was on a chartered plane that crashed into Lake Monona on Dec. 10, 1967, killing Redding and four members of his backup band, the Bar-Kays while they were flying to a scheduled performance.
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Styrous® ~ Sunday October 8, 2023.
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