And that's when it happened, the pigeon started shaking violently and became awake, picked up and flew away. I don't think I had a choice... it was 'pigeon' or die." He later explained that he was discussing his need for a stage name with a friend when the friend suggested "Chicken John", taken from the character Chicken George in Roots.
The event unfolded when a pigeon began shaking violently and became conscious, was picked up, and flew away. I don't think I had any other option... it was 'pigeon' or death. He later explained that he was discussing his desire for a stage name with a friend when the friend suggested "Chicken John", inspired by the character Chicken George from Roots.