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**Bio: Little Joe Cook** Joseph Cook, known as Little Joe Cook, was an American rhythm and blues singer and songwriter born on December 29, 1922, in South Philadelphia. He was best known as the lead singer of Little Joe & The Thrillers, whose hit song "Peanuts" reached No. 22 on the Billboard Top 100 in 1957. Cook started singing in church, influenced by his mother, Annie Hall, a well-known blues singer, and his grandmother, a Baptist preacher. By the age of 12, he formed a gospel vocal quartet with three cousins, which had a weekly radio show in Philadelphia. Cook recorded his first music in 1949 and transitioned to secular rhythm and blues in the early 1950s, declining an offer to join The Soul Stirrers after Sam Cooke's departure. He formed Little Joe & The Thrillers, which included Farrie Hill, Richard Frazier, Donald Burnett, and Henry Pascal. They signed with OKeh Records, and their debut single, "Do the Slop," became a regional hit. Their second single, "Peanuts," showcased Cook's falsetto and led to an appearance on American Bandstand. Despite later recordings being less successful, the group continued to release singles until 1961 before disbanding. Cook then performed solo, touring with B.B. King and Bobby "Blue" Bland. He also formed a group with his daughters and their friends,

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