1934 - 2018 (Age 84)
Otis Rush (1934 – 2018) was a legendary Chicago blues guitarist known for his fluid jazz influenced style which came to be known in Chicago as the West Side blues sound. He was a major influence on many guitarists including Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, and Carlos Santana. He died at the age of 84. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.
God bless you Otis. You taught me everything i know about playing blues guitar.
I listened, copied and listened over and over and still cant get it like you.
It would have been my greatest honor to have met you.
Dominic Lombardozzi
July 28, 2025 | Hicksville, NY
The greatest. So fluid and focused. He was also a superb singer.
Larry Robinson
June 01, 2024 | Wappingers, NY | Friend
What a great, I always wanted to meet, it would have been an honor
Larry Moles
January 05, 2019 | Dewey/humboldt, AZ
Loved your music. Met you at Deloris Barrett Cambell's home.First heard you at Andy's on Hubbard Street. RIP. Elaine
Elaine Marshburn
October 25, 2018 | Chicago, IL
Condolences to family of Mr. Otis Rush,
Reflecting on pleasant times with your dear one will warm your heart. He will not be forgotten. Please keep those memories of him in your hearts and share them with one another especially the children.
Ann L
October 12, 2018 | NJ
When someone we love falls asleep in death the memories we have of them become our treasure, may those cherished memories of a life well lived and Gods promise at John 6:40 bring you comfort during this most difficult time. My sincerest condolences to the family.
S W
October 11, 2018
THE GREATEST....RIP❤❤
Valenda Newell
October 08, 2018 | Indianapolis, IN
May the God of comfort add to your most troubling time. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
Sincerely,
Aaron Orange,
Wesley Chapel,FL
[email protected]
October 08, 2018
Jenny_Gachelin
October 07, 2018