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Little Richard (Rock Singer) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Little Richard
Richard Wayne Penniman, known professionally as Little Richard, was an American musician, singer, 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 frenetic piano playing, pounding back beat and raspy shouted vocals, laid the foundation for rock and roll. Richard's innovative emotive vocalizations and uptempo rhythmic music also played a key role in the formation of other popular music genres, including soul and funk. He influenced numerous singers and musicians across musical genres from rock to hip hop; his music helped shape rhythm and blues for generations. "Tutti Frutti", one of Richard's signature songs, became an instant hit, crossing over to the pop charts in both the United States and overseas in the United Kingdom.
Birth nameRichard Wayne Penniman
BornDecember 05, 1932, Macon, Georgia, U.S.
DiedMay 09, 2020, Tullahoma, Tennessee, U.S.
GenresRock and roll, rhythm and blues, gospel, soul
Occupation(s)Musician, singer, songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, piano
Years active1947–2020
LabelsRCA Victor, Peacock, Specialty, End, Ronnex, London, Goldisc, Little Star, Mercury, Atlantic
Associated actsBilly Wright, Larry Williams, Don Covay, Billy Preston, the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Hank Williams Jr.

About Little Richard

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Little Richard

Rock Singer Little Richard, byname of Richard Wayne Penniman was born in Macon, Georgia, United States on December 5, 1932. He dies at the age of 87, on May 9, 2020.

This rock 'n' roll powerhouse sang "Good Golly Miss Molly". He was a member of both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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Little Richard before becoming famous

Little Richard was born in the Zodiac sign Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer), and 1932 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Monkey (猴).

As a youth, he combined gospel and blues music in his concerts. He initially appeared on stage when he was fourteen years old.

Achievement of Little Richard

"Tutti Frutti", his first single, was released in 1955.

Little Richard's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

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Little Richard

He married Ernestine Campbell in 1959, and the pair divorced in 1961. Danny Jones, a one-year-old boy from a church friend, was adopted by him in 1962.

Little Richard on Social Media

Little Richard's news on his Twitter: @littlerichard_.

Little Richard on Facebook: @little.richard.fans.

Little Richard Collabed with

The influence of Rock Singer Elvis Presley on the music industry in the 1950s has been compared to his.

Little Richard Income & Net worth

Little Richard's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a rock singer. Networth of Little Richard in 2024 is 1,000,000$+.

Little Richard Height and Weight

How tall is Little Richard? At the age of 87, Little Richard height is 5'10" (1.77m).

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Latest information about Little Richard updated on March 12 2023.