Elvis Presley—Screaming Jay Hawkins—Carl PerkinsJan 10, 2022 Share:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)MoreClick to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)You might also like these posts: 1 Comment Douglas M Fenton on January 10, 2022 at 11:24 am James & I saw Screamin’ Jay at the Apollo in ’56. He was so outrageous, he made Little Richard seem normal. The crowd went wild.https://www.elsewhere.co.nz/absoluteelsewhere/2046/screamin-jay-hawkins-interviewed-1991-coffin-rocking-wine-drinking-skull-shaker/ The NAACP criticism of him upset him; his performance style was the only way for him to make a living so he resented their trying to take him down. ReplyComments, contributions, corrections, and suggestions are always welcome: Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment *Name * Email * Website Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email. Δ
Douglas M Fenton on January 10, 2022 at 11:24 am James & I saw Screamin’ Jay at the Apollo in ’56. He was so outrageous, he made Little Richard seem normal. The crowd went wild.https://www.elsewhere.co.nz/absoluteelsewhere/2046/screamin-jay-hawkins-interviewed-1991-coffin-rocking-wine-drinking-skull-shaker/ The NAACP criticism of him upset him; his performance style was the only way for him to make a living so he resented their trying to take him down. Reply
James & I saw Screamin’ Jay at the Apollo in ’56. He was so outrageous, he made Little Richard seem normal. The crowd went wild.
https://www.elsewhere.co.nz/absoluteelsewhere/2046/screamin-jay-hawkins-interviewed-1991-coffin-rocking-wine-drinking-skull-shaker/
The NAACP criticism of him upset him; his performance style was the only way for him to make a living so he resented their trying to take him down.