Otis Head, 92, on Thursday plays the harmonica at Big O’s House of Tanning where a small museum of his life was put together and is now on display for the public in Dalton, Ga. Head is a locally known radio personality and important member of the bluegrass community who has collected quite a bit of memorabilia over his career.IF YOU GOWhat: Plainview Museum openingWhen: 3 p.m. SaturdayWhere: Big O’s House of Tanning, 3552 Cleveland Highway, Dalton, Ga.For more information: Visit www.otishead.com or call 706-277-0079
DALTON, Ga. — From farmwork to boxing to Western-style shootouts to shopkeeping to radio personality, Otis Head has done a lot of things in his 92 years.
But it is the friendships he made and the people he worked with in the entertainment and music worlds that he remembers best.
“I can’t believe everything that has happened, and sometimes I wonder how I got to where I am today,” Head said, leaning on his cane in his Dalton business. “I’ve met so many people and I’m just thankful I’m alive today.”
On Saturday, Head will open his Plainview Museum to showcase memorabilia he has collected from bluegrass musicians and other friends, such as autographed photos and records. It also contains pictures of Head performing in fictional shootouts in Western-style tent shows and his awards.