RIP Johnny Otis, Jimmy Castor and Etta James

Jimmy Castor, bandleader, percussionist and saxophonist who had a big hit with Troglodyte (Cave Man) has died aged 68. Johnny Otis, the record producer, perfpormer and hit songwriter who discovered and worked with a host of future R&B stars including Etta James, Little Richard and Jackie Wilson has died aged 90. Sadly Johnny's death was followed by news that Etta James had passed on at the age of 73. The soul star whose hits included I just Wanna Make Love to You and I'd Rather Go Blind was with her husband and two sons when she died.