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Little Richard

Musician
Forfans of classic 1950s rock'n'roll, r&b, gospel-influenced music and music-history readers.
2 Reviews 1 Definitions 35 Charts
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The Profile

Richard Wayne Penniman (December 5, 1932 – May 9, 2020), known as Little Richard, was an American singer, songwriter and pianist who helped pioneer rock and roll in the 1950s with exuberant performances and recordings such as Tutti Frutti, Long Tall Sally and Lucille.

Born Richard Wayne Penniman; active 1947–2020; pioneer of 1950s rock'n'roll; worked with sidemen mentioned in the reviews including Lee Allen, Alvin Tyler and Earl Palmer; famous recordings cited in the reviews include 'Tutti Frutti', 'Long Tall Sally', 'Lucille', 'Good Golly Miss Molly'.

Two DeBaser reviews praise Little Richard as an explosive, founding figure of 1950s rock'n'roll. Reviewers highlight his raucous voice, piano-driven attack, gospel and blues roots, and career-defining songs such as Tutti Frutti, Long Tall Sally and Lucille. The pieces emphasize visceral performance and historical influence.

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❝ (that a-wop-bop-a-loo-lop a-lop-bam-boo in 'Tutti Frutti' will scorch the throats of many and herald an era)
❝ Operation Resurrection.
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