Little Richard

Little Richard

(1932–2020) priest United States

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Little Richard (1932–2020) was a United States priest, known for Lucille|Long Tall Sally.

About Little Richard

Richard Wayne Penniman, better known by his stage name Little Richard, was an American singer-songwriter and pianist. He was an influential figure in popular music and culture for seven decades. Referred to as the "Architect of Rock and Roll", Richard's most celebrated work dates from the mid-1950s, when his charismatic showmanship and dynamic music, characterized by frenetic piano playing, pounding backbeat and powerful raspy vocals, laid the foundation for rock and roll. Richard's innovative emotive vocalizations and uptempo rhythmic music played a key role in the formation of other popular music genres, including soul and funk. He influenced singers and musicians across musical genres and his music helped shape rhythm and blues for generations.

Known for:

Lucille|Long Tall Sally

Notable works:

The Specialty Sessions

Awards:

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame|Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award|star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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