American Little Richard, rock n roll pioneer, dies at age 87
Little Richard, who is one of the pioneers of the first wave of rock n roll, has died. He was 87.Little Richard - A Life in Pictures Richard, whose real name was Richard Penniman, was born in December 1932 in Macon, Georgia. He was suffering from poor health, hip problems, a stroke and a heart attack for many years.
Roommates, our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Little Richard, who died at the age of 87 on Saturday. Richard's son Danny Pension confirmed his death with Rolling Stone, but said the cause is currently unknown.
On Instagram, band member Kelvin Holly said: “Rest in peace, Richard. This one really stings. My thoughts and prayers go out to all my bandmates and fans all over the world. Richard truly was the king!”
For those of you who are too young to remember, Little Richard was the founding father of rock and roll, who set the standard for the black community show. Her character on stage was unique and larger-than-life, as she wore her pompads, makeup and beaded shirt.
Richard's career began in the late 1940s but his early recordings with the RCA Victor label achieved little success. His breakthrough came when he released a part of the wild and fiery singles - Tutti Frutti, Long Tall Sally, Rip It Up, The Girl Can't Help It, Lucille, Keep-Knockin and Good Goli - in 1955 on Specialty Records. signed. Miss Molly, among others - that made her a star on both sides of the Atlantic.
While it's unclear how he passed away, it's safe to say he will be missed, and his legacy will live on!
Stay with us as the story unfolds, Roomies, and keep the shocked in your prayers.
Without Little Richard there is no Elvis, no Beatles, no Jimmy Hendrix (who has started playing backup in his band) ... His contribution is not yet possible but he was gutted by the industry. His favorite quote of mine, speaking on: "Children, they didn't use any Vaseline!"
However, in October 1957, during a tour of Australia, Richard saw a fireball crossing the sky. It was actually Sputnik 1 satellite but he took it as a signal from God that he needed to change his ways. He became an evangelist in 1958 before returning to secular music in 1962. The conflict between the music of God and the devil was one of the rest of his life.
Little Richard, who is one of the pioneers of the first wave of rock n roll, has died. He was 87.Little Richard - A Life in Pictures Richard, whose real name was Richard Penniman, was born in December 1932 in Macon, Georgia. He was suffering from poor health, hip problems, a stroke and a heart attack for many years.
Roommates, our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Little Richard, who died at the age of 87 on Saturday. Richard's son Danny Pension confirmed his death with Rolling Stone, but said the cause is currently unknown.
On Instagram, band member Kelvin Holly said: “Rest in peace, Richard. This one really stings. My thoughts and prayers go out to all my bandmates and fans all over the world. Richard truly was the king!”
For those of you who are too young to remember, Little Richard was the founding father of rock and roll, who set the standard for the black community show. Her character on stage was unique and larger-than-life, as she wore her pompads, makeup and beaded shirt.
Richard's career began in the late 1940s but his early recordings with the RCA Victor label achieved little success. His breakthrough came when he released a part of the wild and fiery singles - Tutti Frutti, Long Tall Sally, Rip It Up, The Girl Can't Help It, Lucille, Keep-Knockin and Good Goli - in 1955 on Specialty Records. signed. Miss Molly, among others - that made her a star on both sides of the Atlantic.
While it's unclear how he passed away, it's safe to say he will be missed, and his legacy will live on!
Stay with us as the story unfolds, Roomies, and keep the shocked in your prayers.
Without Little Richard there is no Elvis, no Beatles, no Jimmy Hendrix (who has started playing backup in his band) ... His contribution is not yet possible but he was gutted by the industry. His favorite quote of mine, speaking on: "Children, they didn't use any Vaseline!"
However, in October 1957, during a tour of Australia, Richard saw a fireball crossing the sky. It was actually Sputnik 1 satellite but he took it as a signal from God that he needed to change his ways. He became an evangelist in 1958 before returning to secular music in 1962. The conflict between the music of God and the devil was one of the rest of his life.
