Otis Redding III, Son of '60s Soul Legend, Dies at 59

Otis Redding III, son of Otis Redding, died at 59 of cancer.
Redding III and his brother formed the funk band The Reddings, recording six albums in the '80s.
Redding III continued performing his father's songs and organizing music camps for children through his family's foundation.
Though Redding III tried to forge his own music career, he often felt overshadowed by his father's fame and success.
Redding III once worked as a guitarist for soul singer Eddie Floyd, growing comfortable performing his father's songs under Floyd's mentorship.