Otis Day and the Knights
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Otis Day and the Knights was originally created as a fictional band to perform in the movie National Lampoon's Animal House
. They are best known for their version of "Shout" and "Shama Lama Ding Dong
". Otis Day was played by DeWayne Jessie
. Robert Cray
was one of the members of the band in the movie.
Otis Day and the Knights have toured as a real-life band.
National Lampoon's Animal House
National Lampoon's Animal House is a 1978 American comedy film directed by John Landis. The film was a direct spin-off of National Lampoon magazine...
. They are best known for their version of "Shout" and "Shama Lama Ding Dong
Shama Lama Ding Dong
"Shama Lama Ding Dong" is the title of a song written by Mark Davis and performed by fictional band Otis Day and the Knights in the 1978 film National Lampoon's Animal House...
". Otis Day was played by DeWayne Jessie
DeWayne Jessie
DeWayne Jessie is an American actor best known for his portrayal of Otis Day in National Lampoon's Animal House. In the movie, the songs "Shama Lama Ding Dong" and "Shout" were sung by Lloyd Williams and lip-synched by Jessie...
. Robert Cray
Robert Cray
Robert Cray is an American blues guitarist and singer. A five-time Grammy Award winner, he has led his own band, as well as an acclaimed solo career.-Career:...
was one of the members of the band in the movie.
Otis Day and the Knights have toured as a real-life band.