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Also Known As Otha Ellas Bates • Ellas McDaniel
Born December 30, 1928 • Mississippi
Died June 2, 2008 (aged 79) • Florida
Awards And Honors Grammy Award • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1987)

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