6 May 2002 American songwriter and producer Otis Blackwell died from a heart attack. He wrote the classic songs ‘All Shook Up’, ‘Return To Sender’, ‘Don't Be Cruel’, ‘Great Balls Of Fire’ and ‘Fever.’ Over the years, Blackwell's songs have sold more than 185 million copies. | Rockabilly Italia

Legendary songwriter Otis Blackwell on the David Letterman show in 1984 talking about writing Elvis Presley songs. | African and Black History AfricanArchives