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Eskew Reeder, Jr. (November 20, 1935 or 1938 – October 23, 1986), usually known by the stage name Esquerita (/ ˈ ɛ s k ə r i t ə /), and occasionally as S.Q. Reeder or The Magnificent Malochi, was an American R&B singer, songwriter and pianist, known for his frenetic performances.
Turns out, Little Richard got some of his trademark tricks from another flaming wonder known as Esquerita. Without Esquerita, there might have been no Little Richard, hence no Prince and no Elton John—and no rock ‘n roll as we know it. Little Richard himself credited Esquerita with showing him how to pound the piano with intensity and soul.
La Esquerita aka Eskew Reeder (as in S.Q. Reeder) aka the Magnificent Malochi was an American R&B singer songwriter and pianist, who has been an influence on Little Richard according to some sources. Born: November 20, 1935 Greenville, South Carolina (USA) Died: October 23, 1986 Harlem, New York (USA) Show more. Sites:
15 giu 2021 · Little Richard's Secret Influence: Esquerita, A Visionary Gay Black Singer & Piano Player. rticle by Alan Richard for Country Queer: https://countryqueer.com/stories/arti... More from Alan at ...
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Esquerita – Believe Me When I Say Rock´n´Roll Is Here To Stay. Prior to the swinging ’60s — with their gender-bending, free-form fashions and youthful parades of socio-political dissent ...
Esquerita. Rock & roll's proto-wildman. With a flamboyant persona, mile-high pompadour, and frenzied stage show, Esquerita proved a huge influence on Little Richard. Read Full Biography.
3 giu 2020 · Without Esquerita, there might have been no Little Richard, hence no Prince and no Elton John—and no rock ‘n roll as we know it. Little Richard himself credited Esquerita with showing him how to pound the piano with intensity and soul.There’s no arguing Little Richard’s talent, importance and the daring artistry that influenced virtually every rock ‘n roll and soul performer who ...
