CHARLES CONNOR
PIONEERING DRUMMER

AWARDS:
Charles Connor is a member of the prestigious Louisiana Music Hall Of Fame since November 2010, along with other music notables such as: Louis Armstrong, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Johnny Rivers, Mahalia Jackson, Floyd Cramer, Lloyd Price, and Al Hirt.


CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION

• Los Angeles Music Week
  In recognition of musical talent and career achievements.
  Presented by John Ferraro, Council member, 4th District, December 13, 1996.

CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION

• Los Angeles Music Week
  In recognition of outstanding citizenship and community contributions.
  Presented by Margie Evans, Founder, Los Angeles Music Week, December 11, 1995.

CERTIFICATE OF SPECIAL RECOGNITION

• In grateful appreciation for outstanding contributions as a musical pioneer.
  Presented by Maxine Waters, United States Congresswoman, October 28, 1994.

HONORS:

• Charles Connor's autographed drumsticks have been on display at the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame Museum in Cleveland, Ohio since 1995.
  
  
• A signed copy by Charles Connor of "Sticks 'N' Skins: A Photography Book About The World Of Drumming" is on display at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, CA.
  
  
  
  

BOOKS FEATURING CHARLES CONNOR

• “DON'T GIVE UP YOUR DREAMS: YOU CAN BE A WINNER, TOO!” Written by Charles Connor with J.T. Crane. Softcover edition published by AuthorHouse, Bloomington, IN., 2008. 206 pages. Included are photos of Connor with such music luminaries as Little Richard, Ringo Starr, James Brown, Ray Manzarek, Hank Ballard, John Fogerty, Ruth Brown, Graham Nash, Earl Palmer, Levon Helm, Clarence "Frogman" Henry, and Morrissey.
  
  An inspiring, helpful book in which the pioneering Louisiana Hall Of Fame drummer offers "Connor Sense", or practical advice from lessons he's learned on how to overcome adversity and live a balanced life. So whether it's about maintaining faith, handling criticism, remaining calm, staying focused, being a good listener, offering encouragement to others, or conquering anger, the basic message here is that anyone, regardless of their age or circumstances, can improve if they want to.
  
  
• “STICKS 'N' SKINS: A PHOTOGRAPHY BOOK ABOUT THE WORLD OF DRUMMING.” Written by Jules Follett. Hardcover edition published by Alfred Publishing Company, Inc., Van Nuys, CA, July 2009. 560 pages.
  
  A tribute to all-time influential drummers, including Charles Connor, whose profile appears on page 156.
  
  
• “BLUE MONDAY: FATS DOMINO AND THE LOST DAWN OF ROCK 'N' ROLL.” Written by Rick Coleman. Hardcover Edition published by De Capo Press, Cambridge, MA., 2006. 400 pages.
  
  A definitive biography of pioneering rock 'n' roll singer-pianist and Rock 'N' Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee Fats Domino. Charles Connor is mentioned on page 9.
  
  
• “AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC: AN INTRODUCTION”
  Edited by Mellonee V. Burnim and Portia K. Maultsby. Softercover published by Routledge, New York, NY, October 2005. 707 pages.

  A comprehensive collection of thirty essays by leading scholars about the history of black music and culture. Charles Connor is mentioned on several pages. He is quoted on page 246; mentioned on page 258, and his comments and photo are on page 260.

• “THE LIFE AND TIMES OF LITTLE RICHARD: THE QUASAR OF ROCK.”
  Written by Charles White. Harmony Books, a Division of Crown Publishers, Inc. New York, NY, 1984. 269 pages.

  The biography of the one and only Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame singing legend.

  Charles Connor is quoted at length on 15 pages, and his photo appears twice: with Little Richard and the Upsetters in a still group shot, 1955; and with Little Richard at the Apollo Theater, 1956.