Charles Connor's drumsticks are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Charles has drummed behind other inductees on recordings, in concert, on TV, or in films, including:

• Little Richard
• James Brown
• Sam Cooke
• Jackie Wilson
• Lloyd Price
• Professor Longhair
• Little Willie John
• Big JoeTurner
• The Ink Spots
• The Coasters

His drumming has influenced other inductees and groups; among them are:

• The Beatles
• Led Zeppelin
• The Band
• Fleetwood Mac
• Elvis Presley

 What People Have Said About Charles Connor:

“Charles Connor is the greatest rock'n'roll drummer - past or present.” - Little Richard, Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame Legend

“Charles Connor was the first to put the funk into the rhythm ” - James Brown aka “The Godfather of Soul” and Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame Inductee

“He leaned on his knees with his elbow while he played those really off-the-wall licks.” - Jerry Allison, Original Drummer for Buddy Holly, commenting on Charles Connor.

An interview with Charles was published in the February - March 2001 issue of Rock & Blues News.  Click the link to read it!

A positive review of "Connors Beat: The Charles Connor Story" appeared in
Blue Suede News magazine, Issue 53, Winter 2000/2001, Page 47. Unfortunately, it is not available on-line.

Charles Connor maintains links to his hometown, New Orleans, The French Quarter, and the Mardi Gras.  He still enjoys the taste of Creole Cooking, New Orlean's fine Restaurants,and listening to Radio Free New Orleans.

Charles' picture can be seen at his friend's website, Four Your Eyes. He is the 6th picture down (page two.) Many other celebrities are shown.

Allmusic features a fact and discography page on Charles Connor. Type his name in the Search box.

You can hear song samples from "CONNOR'S BEAT: The Charles Connor Story," by Clicking on CD Baby .

Clarence “Frogman” Henry
First, click on Photo Gallery. Then, click on Frog and Friends. Scroll down the right side column to the second-to-last of 36 photos, and you'll see a photo of Charles Connor with Clarence. It was taken in April of 1995 at the 5-4 Ballroom, Los Angeles, CA, where they performed together.

Daniel Glass
First, click on Drummers of Note. Then, scroll down to the 11th photo from the top and you'll see a photo of Charles Connor with Daniel.

Be sure to visit Drumset Connect - Drums Percussion.

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