Iconic musician Little Richard, known as a pioneer of rock 'n' roll and for his flamboyant stage presence, has died at 87.
Little Richard, born in Georgia as Richard Wayne Penniman, died Saturday morning of cancer, his son, Dan Penniman, confirmed to the Wall Street Journal. Little Richard was part of the first wave of rock 'n' roll, coming to prominence during the 1950s, paving the way, and influencing the music scene.
Dressed in fanciful outfits complete with makeup, Little Richard would pound the piano on stage, merging his gospel vocals with R&B during his energetic performances. A black man, he bridged a color divide and attracted listeners of all races in a time when parts of the country were still segregated.
“When I came out, they wasn’t playing no black artists on no Top 40 stations,” he once said. The performer was known for his hits, such as "Tutti Frutti," "Long Tall Sally," and "Good Golly Miss Molly." ….snip~
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R.I.P. Little Richard.
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