https://t. co/f6NHThzLC7— Charles Connor (@ccdrummerman) July 27, 2020Connor began playing drums at the age of 12. Three years later, he started his professional career when Professor Longhair, a singer and pianist, hired him as a last-minute replacement for the 1950 Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
After Connor turned 18, he joined Richard’s original road band, The Upsetters. The band appeared in several popular feature films including The Girl Can’t Help It with Jayne Mansfield, along with Don’t Knock the Rock and Mr Rock ‘n’ Roll.
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