Several more singles were released by various laE:\_Project Manager\103 Rudy Ray Moore\60 Finals\Scanned_Art\72 dpi LO-QUAL\Rudy_LP2-72lo.jpgbels, including his own Vermont Records, with Moore performing either as a solo artist or with other vocal groups like The Seniors. He also managed to meet and introduce many black celebrities of the era while being the MC at the California Club. At this, time his first comedy albums were recorded, "Below the Belt" (1959), "The Beatnik Scene" (1962) and "A Comedian is Born" (1964). All were met with moderate success.

While working at the world famous Dolphin's of Hollywood record store, Moore's songs were often playing on their own radio station, but this period of employment would give way to a significant change in his career. A wino named Rico would often come into the store requesting money for soup. Moore would give him money if he would perform a toast called "Dolemite." Toasts are a black tradition of story telling, often the "tallest" tale being the best.

Rudy was amazed at how much the people enjoyed this routine and decided to modify it and use it professionally in his act. This single bit of material has become his namesake.