Elmore Magazine :: September/October 2006

Question One: Little Richard had an enormous impact on rock 'n' roll music. What was his first record to chart on the Billboard Pop chart? What was his biggest hit?

Answer: Richard Penniman, the “architect of rock'n'roll” as he likes to be called, began recording in 1951. His first record to hit the Billboard Pop charts, however, was his first record for Specialty Records, “Tutti Frutti,” which hit the charts on January 14, 1956. It reached number 17. A few weeks later, a cover version by Pat Boone hit the charts and reached number 12. Little Richard's biggest hit was “Long Tall Sally,” which reached umber 6 on the charts in the spring of '56. The song has been covered by Elvis, Pat Boone, the Beatles, Heart, and many many others.

Question Two: It is said that Little Richard taught Paul McCartney his falsetto “ooooooooo” during a visit to England. What artist gave John Lennon harmonica lessons during a tour of England in 1962? On what hit song was his harmonica featured?

Answer: During his tour of England in 1962, Delbert McClinton played harmonica on Bruce Channel's number one hit, “Hey! Baby.” During the tour he is said to have instructed John Lennon on the harmonica.

Question Three: Artists often change their names for the stage. What is the professional name of these people?

Answer:

1)      Annie Mae Bullock

2)      Walden Robert Casotto

3)      Reginald Dwight

4)      Marie Lawrie

5)      Declan McManus

6)      Lester Polfus

7)      Robert Ridarelli

8)      Richard Starkey

9)      Charles Westover

10) Robert Zimmerman

Tina Turner
Bobby Darin
Elton John
Lulu
Elvis Costello
Les Paul
Bobby Rydell
Ringo Starr
Del Shannon
Bob Dylan

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