Little Richard

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Born
5 December 1932
Born In
Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, United States
Died
9 May 2020 (aged 87)
Richard Wayne Penniman (December 5, 1932 – May 9, 2020), better known as Little Richard, was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. An influential figure in popular music, Richard's most celebrated work dates from the mid-1950s, when his dynamic music and charismatic showmanship laid the foundation for rock and roll, leading him to be given the nickname "The Innovator, The Originator, and The Architect of Rock and Roll". Characterized by his frenetic piano playing and raspy singing voice, Richard's music also played a key role in the formation of other pop… read more
Richard Wayne Penniman (December 5, 1932 – May 9, 2020), better known as Little Richard, was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. An influential figure in popular music, Richard's most celebrated work dates from the mid-1950s, when his dynamic music and charismatic showmanship l… read more
Richard Wayne Penniman (December 5, 1932 – May 9, 2020), better known as Little Richard, was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. An influential figure in popular music, Richard's most celebrated work dates from the mid-1950s, when his dynamic music and charismatic showmanship laid the foundation for rock and roll, leading him to be given the nickna… read more

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1 Play track 18 Greatest Hits Tutti Frutti
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 1,712 listeners
2 Play track Here's Little Richard [Remastered & Expanded] Long Tall Sally (The Thing)
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 1,576 listeners
3 Play track 100 Super Oldies Good Golly, Miss Molly
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4 Play track 18 Greatest Hits Lucille
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5 Play track 18 Greatest Hits Rip It Up
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6 Play track 18 Greatest Hits Ready Teddy
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7 Play track 18 Greatest Hits The Girl Can't Help It
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8 Play track 18 Greatest Hits Keep A Knockin'
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9 Play track Good Golly, Miss Molly Good Golly Miss Molly
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10 Play track 18 Greatest Hits Long Tall Sally
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Albums

  1. 218,269 listeners

    1 Mar 1957 · 34 tracks

    Here's Little Richard (Deluxe Edition)
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  2. 160,232 listeners

    1958 · 2 tracks

    Good Golly, Miss Molly
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  3. 126,609 listeners

    1980 · 16 tracks

    The Georgia Peach
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  4. 99,905 listeners

    1985 · 18 tracks

    18 Greatest Hits
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