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Esquerita (born Eskew Reeder, Jr.) was a self-taught musician who influenced rock and roll pioneer Little Richard. He recorded several singles in the 1950s and 1960s, and later changed his name to Magnificent Malochi and played with Jimi Hendrix and John Hammond.
Learn about Esquerita, the Black, gay singer who taught Little Richard to rock and influenced Prince and Elton John. Discover his Southern roots, his flamboyant style and his tragic fate.
The master of lunacy, the Voola man himself! Eskew Reeder taught Little Richard and he'll learn you, too! Just open wide and say Woo--aaagh! http://www.norto...
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Esquerita. 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.
Jul 31, 2008 · Learn how Esquerita, a flamboyant R&B singer from the South, influenced Little Richard and other rock stars with his camp style and humor. Explore how camp, as a form of sexual outsider expression, challenged the conservative ’50s culture and mainstream norms.
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.
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Jan 11, 2017 · Esquerita was a flamboyant and charismatic singer and pianist who influenced Little Richard and crossed gender boundaries with his makeup and style. Learn about his life, music, and legacy from KCRW's Tom Schnabel and Little Richard.
