Little Richard

Little Richard

  • Born: 1932-12-5
  • Birthplace: Macon, Georgia, U.S.
  • Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
  • Profession: Rock singer and composer
  • Nationality: America
  • Representative Works: "Tutti-Frutti", "Long Tall Sally"
  • Little Richard (Richard Wayne Penniman, December 5, 1932-May 9, 2020) , was born in Macon, Georgia , an American rock singer and composer [1] . 
    In 1950, he began to learn piano performance. In 1951, he debuted on stage under the stage name of Little Richard and was a great success. In 1956, he released the album "Tutti-Frutti"; in May of that year, he released the song "Long Tall Sally (Long Tall Sally)"; in October of the same year, he announced that he would give up rock and roll, and then became a priest. In 1963, Little Richard once toured the UK with the Beatles [1]  .
    On May 9, 2020, Little Richard passed away at the age of 87 [1]  .

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    Little Richard is one of the founders of rock music. His charming performance skills and energetic music have influenced countless rock artists   .