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American soul singer-songwriter renowned for his raw vocal power and profound influence on rhythm and blues, often hailed as the 'King of Soul'.Born in Georgia, Redding rose from gospel roots to define 1960s soul music. He recorded for Stax Records, delivering hits like 'Try a Little Tenderness' and writing 'Respect' (popularized by Aretha Franklin). His career peaked at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival before his death in a plane crash at age 26....