May 7th, 1991. Geraldo Rivera’s namesake talk show hosts an electrifying program on rock ‘n roll music’s glory days as we hear Peggy Sue and more.
“Oh but you know Buddy was a good friend of mine….we had a real good time together, that was my buddy…”
The group performing ‘The Buddy Holly Story’ on Broadway are in studio. Music and dancing break out as the audience gets into the mood. After playing a version of Peggy Sue, Little Richard answers the tough questions. He describes feeling satisfied with his career. Although there wasn’t much in the beginning he’s making a lot of money now. The conversation continues as Richard describes what he thinks of the in-studio musicians.
Richard Wayne Penniman aka Little Richard or even Little Richie, was an early pioneer and icon of rock and American music. He passed away in 2020.
This day, Geraldo’s television history.