Soul icon Redding

The crossword question is requesting for a soul icon who shares the name “OTIS“. The answer is “Redding,” referring to Otis Redding, a legendary American soul singer, and songwriter who rose to fame during the 1960s. Otis Redding had a successful career and recorded numerous popular hits such as “Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay,” “Try a Little Tenderness,” and “Respect,” which Aretha Franklin famously covered. Redding’s music has influenced many other musicians and continues to be celebrated today. Therefore, the answer to the crossword question is that the soul icon referred to is Otis Redding.