Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Monster Mash" in English language version.
Some might suggest that music inspired by All Hallows' Eve begins with Bobby "Boris" Pickett & the Crypt-Kickers's whimsical 1962 rock 'n' roll novelty number "Monster Mash"..
Writer Jan Alan Henderson interviewed Pickett in 1995. Pickett recalled that Russell showed up late to the recording session. Pickett told Henderson that Russell played on "Monster Mash Party," the "B" side of the "Monster Mash" single. Gary S. Paxton confirmed that he, not Russell, played piano on Monster Mash.