The Johnny Otis Show was an American R&B and blues group led by Johnny Otis, a musician, producer, and talent scout known for discovering artists like Etta James and Big Mama Thornton. Their musical style was a fusion of jazz, blues, and soul, with a strong emphasis on rhythm and blues. The band's most notable hit, "Willie and the Hand Jive" (1958), became a significant influence in the development of rock and roll. Through Otis's innovative work and the band's distinctive, upbeat sound, The Johnny Otis Show had a lasting impact on mid-20th-century American music.