Today’s times are unique times. High and low, people are desperate. Break ins are way up. That’s why I wrote Locked Up (Prisoner in my own home). If you think people are not desperate or if you think that it’s funny; just go to any supermarket and check out any shopper’s face. No matter who it is, it’s not funny. It seems that each shopper’s face is saying, “It’s cheaper to eat money.” Read Full Post
After I had retired from entertaining, I met a elderly lady and I was talking with her one day and she said, “One of the things, my goal in life, one of things I wish I could do before I leave this world.” I said, “What is that Ella?” She said, “I would like to see Little Richard in person.”
Oh, this was fascinating to me because I would not think about her wanting to see Little Richard. She said, “I would love to see Little Richard in person!” Coincidentally, a few days later I was watching television and an announcement came on the television that Little Richard was going to be a guest on a television show in San Francisco called People Are Talking. Watch the video on the post. Click the button below. Read Full Post
Recently I was contacted by Richard Humphrey of Roller Dance Academy after he posted a video to Face Book of a dance routine choreographed on roller skates to She’s Looking Good. The video is of their practice session of the routine they later performed at the Oakland Auditorium in November 2023. It is truly amazing… Read Full Post
My journey in the industry has been one which connected my path with many wonderful people who helped to shape my experiences and accomplishments as an entertainer and a human being. In my next, soon to be released book, I hope to detail some of the many encounters and the stories… Read Full Post
Blues and gospel from the African American experience also greatly influenced me; it’s a great part of the fabric of my creativity. I have great interest in my own culture and respect for many other cultures. All of my life I have been a universal guy that’s why you hear all of those influences… Read Full Post
In my pre-recording days my stage act included pantomime and dance routines. Back in those days I also did impressions of Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Elvis Presley and many, many others. Although, the signature Rodger Collins was always there. I also did stand-up comedy and comedy skits with my guitar… Read Full Post