Otis McDonald

Songwriter

Birth Year 1983

Birthplace Rochester, NY

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About

Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who is inspired by nostalgic music including soul, funk, and pop. He is known for tracks like "Scarlet Fire," "One for Dilla," and "Otis McMusic." He released a track a week for three years in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Before Fame

He studied drums at Eastman School of Music in New York. 

Trivia

In 2017, he curated UnderCover Presents: A Tribute to the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Beatles' iconic album.

Family Life

He was the youngest child in a musical family. His father was a music teacher.  

Associated With

In 2023, he collaborated with King Canyon and Eric Krasno on the song "Ice & Fire" featuring Son Little and Mike Chiavaro.