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Musical artist. Richard Wayne Penniman (December 5, 1932 – May 9, 2020), known professionally as Little Richard, was an American singer, pianist, and songwriter. He was an influential figure in popular music and culture for seven decades. Described as the "Architect of Rock and Roll", Richard's most celebrated work dates from the mid-1950s ...
Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and career of Little Richard, the flamboyant rock singer who helped define the early rock ‘n’ roll era of the 1950s with his driving, piano-pounding style and suggestive lyrics. Find out his early years, musical influences, gospel conversion, awards and death.
May 9, 2020 · Little Richard, the screaming, preening, scene-stealing wild man of early rock ‘n’ roll with hits like “Tutti Frutti” and “Long Tall Sally,” died Saturday, Dick Alen, his former agent ...
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May 9, 2020 · Little Richard was born Richard Wayne Penniman on Dec. 5, 1932, in Macon, Ga. He was one of 12 siblings. His father was a brick mason, a bootlegger and eventually a nightclub owner.
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Mar 5, 2024 · Little Richard (born December 5, 1932, Macon, Georgia, U.S.—died May 9, 2020, Tullahoma, Tennessee) was a flamboyant American singer and pianist whose hit songs of the mid-1950s were defining moments in the development of rock and roll. Born into a family of 12 children, Penniman learned gospel music in Pentecostal churches of the Deep South.
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Sep 4, 2023 · CNN's new Little Richard documentary is a worthy tribute to the rock 'n' roll legend. The new documentary Little Richard: I Am Everything premieres Monday Sept. 4. Above, Little Richard performs ...
May 9, 2020 · The musician, who set the template for rock & roll showmanship and sound with his flamboyant style and gospel-influenced vocal, passed away from bone cancer. He was known for his hits like "Tutti Frutti," "Long Tall Sally" and "Good Golly Miss Molly." He influenced many artists, from the Beatles to Prince, and was a pioneer of the genre.
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