Otis Day & The Knights

Otis Day & The Knights

Keynote Speaker: The #1 Party Band in America

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Otis Day & The Knights Biography

Although they were brought together strictly to perform in the John Belushi-starring film Animal House, Otis Day & the Knights continued living up to their claim as "the number one party band in America" for decades afterward. Led by effervescent vocalist/actor DeWayne Jessie, the group continued to inspire dancing and good times with their treatment of late-'50s and early-'60s R&B and rock.

Madison, WI-born Jesse began performing early. As a teen, he wore a mouse suit to entertain diners at a local Chuck E. Cheese restaurant. Making his film debut in Jeff Bridges' 1970 flick, Halls of Anger, he went on to appear in Car Wash, Thank God It's Friday, and Where the Buffalo Roam. He received an Image award as a "supporting character" in The Bingo Long Traveling All Stars and Motor Kings.

Jesse based his life-changing portrayal of the fictitious Otis Day on his brother, who played in a band, the Slayers. When Animal House proved to be a major commercial success, and became one of the top 50 grossing films of all time, producers Ron Kurtz and Don Polodor encouraged the band to tour. An immediate hit, Otis Day & the Knights performed more than 260 sold-out concerts the first year.

Primarily a live band, Otis Day & the Knights only recorded one album -- Shout, produced by George Clinton and released in 1989. A concert video, Otis!, My Man!, had been released in 1986. In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Animal House, Otis Day & the Knights embarked on a 70-city tour in August 2002.

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Otis Day & The Knights is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music and Celebrity.

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AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Otis Day & The Knights for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Otis Day & The Knights for your next private or corporate function.

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Otis Day & The Knights is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Music and Celebrity. The estimated speaking fee range to book Otis Day & The Knights for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Otis Day & The Knights can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are David Foster & Katharine McPhee, Hilary Hahn and Chappell Roan. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Otis Day & The Knights for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.

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  • How do I book Otis Day & The Knights to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Otis Day & The Knights for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Otis Day & The Knights, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Otis Day & The Knights or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Otis Day & The Knights for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Otis Day & The Knights, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Otis Day & The Knights, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Otis Day & The Knights speak about?

    Otis Day & The Knights is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music and Celebrity.
  • Who is the agent for Otis Day & The Knights?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Otis Day & The Knights for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Otis Day & The Knights for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Otis Day & The Knights or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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