Hole In My Heart
Esquerita was born Eskew Reeder, Jr. in 1935 in Greenville, South Carolina. He spent his early years playing piano in E.W. Watson's Tabernacle Baptist Church. Esquerita established himself as the house rock and roller at the Owl Club on Washington Street under the moniker "Professor Eskew Reeder". It was there that he was 'discovered' by Gene Vincent's rhythm guitarist Paul Peek . On the strength of demos recorded at Greenville radio station WESC, Gene Vincent convinced Capitol Records to sign Reeder, who at this point changed his name to "Esquerita".
His wild piano style and stratospheric pompadour made him a favorite with both fans and his contemporaries, and his name added to his mystique.
There's a lot of wild wailin' and piano poundin' goin' on my friends.
Esquerita - Hole In My Heart
Esquerita - Rockin' The Joint
RIP Gonzo
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