Esquerita

Esquerita
Esquerita in the 1950s-60s(?), photographer unknown
Background information
Birth nameEskew Reeder, Jr.
Also known as
  • S.Q. Reeder
  • Stephen Quincy Reeder
  • SQ Jr.
  • The Magnificent Malochi
Born(1935-11-20)November 20, 1935 or 1938
Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Died(1986-10-23)October 23, 1986
Harlem, New York, United States
GenresR&B
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • pianist
InstrumentPiano
Years active1950s–1980s

Eskew Reeder, Jr. (November 20, 1935 or 1938 – October 23, 1986), usually known by the stage name Esquerita (/ˈɛskəritə/), and occasionally as S.Q. Reeder or The Magnificent Malochi, was an American R&B singer, songwriter and pianist, known for his frenetic performances. He has been credited with influencing rock and roll pioneer Little Richard.

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