Charles Connor, greatest recognized for being the drummer for Little Richard, who carried out with different music greats together with James Brown and Sam Cooke, has died. He was 86 years outdated.
Connor’s daughter, Queen Connor Sonnfeld, mentioned her father died peacefully in her sleep early Saturday whereas in hospice care at their house in Glendale, California. She mentioned her father had been identified with regular strain hydrocephalus, a mind dysfunction that causes fluid buildup.
Conor Sonnfeld known as the drummer a “great father” who was all the time optimistic and a person who by no means gave up on his goals.
“He was one of those drummers who was a bricklayer to create that rock n’ roll style,” she mentioned. “He performed behind many nice musicians within the Nineteen Fifties. He was a loving grandfather and was very pleased with his household and their contribution to rock n’ roll.
Connor started enjoying drums on the age of 12. Three years later, he started his skilled profession when Professor Longhair, a singer and pianist, employed him as a last-minute alternative for the 1950 Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
After Connor turned 18, he joined Richard’s authentic highway band, The Upsetters. The band appeared in a number of common function movies, together with “Don’t Knock the Rock” with Jane Mansfield and “Mr. Rock ‘n’ Roll” with “The Girl Can’t Help It.”
During his profession, Connor toured with varied musicians resembling James Brown, Jackie Wilson, and the unique Coaster. He additionally obtained a Certificate of Special Recognition from Rep. Maxine Waters in 1994.
Connor in his inspiring guide “Don’t Give Up Your Dreams: You Can Be a Winner Too!” Released. 2008. He was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame two years later.
In 2013, Connor launched his EP album “Still Knockin'”. At the time of his demise, he was engaged on his autobiographical documentary.
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