Richard Wayne Penniman, known to the world as Little Richard, was born on December 5, 1932, in Macon, Georgia. A pioneer of rock and roll, Little Richard’s electrifying performances, flamboyant style, and signature shout helped lay the foundation for the genre in the 1950s. His hits like “Tutti Frutti,” “Long Tall Sally,” and “Good Golly, Miss Molly” influenced generations of musicians including The Beatles, James Brown, Prince, and more.
He is remembered as one of the founding fathers of rock and roll, often referred to as “The Architect of Rock and Roll.”
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