The Allman Brothers Band

Johnny Jenkins dies at age 67

By: Liz Fabian For: The Macon Telegraph A local R&B legend who gave Otis Redding Sr. his first break, guitarist Johnny Jenkins, died Sunday night at Coliseum Medical Centers after suffering a recent stroke. Jenkins, 67, always claimed to have “taught Otis how to sing,” said Georgia Beckles of her friend. “He was a very […]