Evidence Chain
Evidence Map
A clean visual proof chain for researchers, journalists, publishers, and producers. Each evidence node is independently verifiable and cross-references other nodes in the chain.
Rockin' Rockin' Boogie registered as reconciled 50/50 co-write: Seabrun Whitney Hunter / Richard W. Penniman. Publisher: Payten Music.
- - BMI is a performing rights organization — registrations are legal records
- - "Reconciled" status means the split was reviewed and confirmed
- - Payten Music appears as publisher in the BMI ecosystem
Candy described his roles (bandleader, songwriter, engineer), the Nashville session at Pete Drake's studio, and the lost masters.
- - First-person account of the collaboration relationship
- - Named specific studios, musicians, and songs
- - Described circumstances of lost master recordings
- - "I wore many hats… bandleader singing the opening of the show, songwriter and engineer"
Drummer Alvin Taylor confirmed he played on Rockin' Rockin' Boogie and identified Candy as the writer.
- - Independent corroboration — Taylor was not prompted by Candy's family
- - Confirmed via text message and Instagram communication
- - Taylor is a known session drummer with verifiable career history
- - His testimony matches Candy's written account
Pete Drake's Nashville studio identified as the recording location. Songs: "I Saw What You Did" and "Standing Right Here."
- - Pete Drake's studio is a real, verifiable Nashville recording facility
- - The session account is consistent with 1970s Nashville recording practices
- - Multiple songs recorded in a single session matches era norms
Payten Music appears as publisher in the BMI ecosystem connected to Little Richard-related works.
- - Publishing entities create paper trails that survive decades
- - Payten Music's presence in the BMI system is independently verifiable
- - The publishing chain connects Candy's work to the broader Richard catalog
Cross-Reference Chain
Each connection below shows how one piece of evidence independently corroborates another.
For Researchers & Journalists
This evidence map is designed to be independently verifiable. Each node can be checked against public records (BMI), personal archives (Candy's writings), and living witnesses (Alvin Taylor). The cross-reference chain shows that no single source depends on another for its validity — they corroborate each other independently.
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