Eskew Reeder Jr. (1938 - 1986)

Born 20 Nov 1938 in Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Ancestors

Died 23 Oct 1986 at age 47 in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States

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Biography

Esquerita Reeder Jr. is Notable.

Eskew Reeder, Jr., usually known by the stage name Esquerita, and also S.Q. Reeder or The Magnificient 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.

He got his start as an entertainer at the age of seven, performing in a school performance of 'The Season of Happiness.'^[1]

By 1965 Eskew was in New York, entering a competition at the Long Island Fair that aimed to beat the world record length of time playing the piano.^[2]

Eskew Reeder was born in in Greenville, South Carolina, November 20, 1933. He died in Harlem, New York on October 23, 1986.^[3][4]

Sources

1. ↑ Operetta Slated for Wednesday: "Newspapers.com"
   The Greenville News (Greenville, South Carolina) Sun, May 5, 1946, page 3
   Newspapers Clip: 133580676 (accessed 16 October 2023)
2. ↑ Views of Sport with Red Smith: "Newspapers.com"
   Martinez News-Gazette (Martinez, California) Thu, Aug 26, 1965, page 13
   Newspapers Clip: 133581065 (accessed 16 October 2023)
3. ↑ Death: "U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014"
   Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
   Ancestry Record 3693 #51229611 (accessed 16 October 2023)
   Eskew Reeder death Oct 1986 (born 20 Nov 1938) residing at 10001, New York, New York, New York, USA.
4. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #15051761 (accessed 16 October 2023)
   Memorial page for Eskew “Esquerita” Reeder Jr. (20 Nov 1935-23 Oct 1986), citing Potter's Field, Hart Island, Bronx County, New York, USA (plot: Potters Field); Maintained by Gene Broussard (contributor 46854399).

See also:

• Woods, Baynard. 'Esquerita and the Voola' (https://oxfordamerican.org/magazine/issue-107/esquerita-and-the-voola)
• Esquerita: "Newspapers.com"
  LA Weekly (Los Angeles, California) Thu, Apr 5, 1990, page 87
  Newspapers Clip: 133581185 (accessed 16 October 2023)