Rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Little Richard died Saturday morning in his Nashville house on the age of 87, the artist’s son Danny Penniman confirmed to Rolling Stone.
His reason for loss of life is at present unknown.
Thought-about a founding father of rock ‘n’ roll, Little Richard — born Richard Wayne Penniman in 1932 — landed his first file take care of RCA in 1951. He shortly soared to fame with hits corresponding to “Tutti Frutti,” “Lengthy Tall Sally,” “Rip It Up,” “Lucille” and “Good Golly Miss Molly.”
Identified for his eccentric type, gospel-influenced vocals and high-energy piano riffs, he was one of many 10 authentic inductees into the Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame in 1986 and obtained a Lifetime Achievement Award on the Grammys in 1993.
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