R.I.P. Little Richard
Little Richard was an American musician, singer, and songwriter who helped play a crucial role in the development of early rock and roll. Known for his androgynous and flamboyant stage persona, he was one of the first musicians to break away from traditional gender norms.
His most popular songs include tracks like “Long Tall Sally”, “Good Golly, Miss Molly”, “Lucille”, and today’s song choice. In 1986, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and in 1993, he received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
On this very day, May 9th 2020, Richard Wayne Penniman (professionally known as Little Richard) died in his Tennessee home (at 87 years of age). In memory of his passing, exactly 4 years ago today, I’ve chosen a song that became a model for all future rock and rollers. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel free to use the provided link. Recorded on September 14th 1955, here’s LITTLE RICHARD, with “TUTTI FRUTTI”….