He was 26 years old. Though Redding did not live to see the song's success, " (Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay" was a smash, hitting number one on the pop and R&B music charts in 1968.

He was 26 years old. Though Redding did not live to see the song's success, " (Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay" was a smash, hitting number one on the pop and R&B music charts in 1968.

Snoop Dogg and Memphis' Jeremy Beloate took the stage together and performed Otis Redding's "(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay" on "The Voice" finale.