Author: George Pereny

George Pereny is a writer, songwriter and musician based in New Jersey. A former English teacher, he shared his expertise with high schools and colleges for more than thirty years, and developed an inovative method for teaching his students — rapping. His decades-long relationship with fellow musician Lou Leo, has resulted in dozens of albums and musical collaborations across the country.

From Rock ’n’ Roll to the Rock of Ages

This interview with Little Richard by George Pereny took place in 1981. On Friday night October 10, 1980, Richard Penniman aka Little Richard was invited to preach in Paterson by the 7th Day Adventist Church St. on 38th street. Five hundred people turned out to hear Richard testify about Christ’s saving grace in his life. […]

The Peace Ship

One of the most remarkable and incredible events of Father Charlie’s life was his involvement with Abie Nathan’s Peace Ship. The year was 1969 and Father was still at St. John’s. While driving along The East River Drive one day he noticed a small white freighter with “Shalom” painted on its side, and naturally, it […]