Person

Little Richard

Richard Wayne Penniman (December 5, 1932 – May 9, 2020), known professionally as Little Richard, was an American singer, pianist, and songwriter. He was an influential figure in popular music and culture for seven decades. Described 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 fren…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
December 5th, 1932
Died
May 9th, 2020
Genres
Labels
Rhino
Atlantic
Varèse Sarabande
Warner Bros. Records
Epic
Last updated: April 7th, 2024