Richard Wayne Penniman (December 5, 1932 – May 9, 2020), better known as Little Richard, was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. An influential figure in popular music, Richard's most celebrated work dates from the mid-1950s, when his dynamic music and charismatic showmanship laid the foundation for rock and roll, leading him the nickname "The Originator, The Emancipator, The Architect of Rock and Roll".

 

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(Little) Richard Penniman - "Long, Tall Sally" "Tutti Frutti" and tens more - died today.



Farewell, from Forever a Fan.

 

Last edited: May 9, 2020

Rest in Power

 

R.I.P. Little Richard

 

WOP-BOB-A-LU-BOP, A-LOP-BAM-BOOM...

Rest you, Big Man.

 

Sad news. Another great that is gone but his music will remain with of all us and future generations to come. RIP

 

This is both really sad and predictable considering his age.
I´ve had a lot of fun listening to this guy
R.I.P

 

This year will go in the history books (or e-books) in the million years to come.

 

This is both really sad and predictable considering his age.
I´ve had a lot of fun listening to this guy
R.I.P

 

R.I.P great artist and inspiration for future to come at the time

 

Sucks. But now he's ballin' in Heaven! RIP.

 

RIP. Without you musical life would have been much less colorful. Thanks for Rock 'n Roll.

 

r.i.p

 

Amen

 

R.I.P The King of Rock 'n Roll

 

Sorry Aileron, I had to merge these two posts, yours were in the wrong section, so it got merged with this one..

R.I:P Little RIchard

 

R.I.P. and thanks for the Rock 'n Rol

 

Thank you @Olymoon

 

Another who deserves a minute's noise from everybody rather than a minute's silence.
Go get 'em.

 

The real King of Rock'N'Roll!
Rest well, Richard.
You've earned it