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…
Artist details
- Type
- Person
- Area
- United States
- Born
- December 5th, 1932
- Died
- May 9th, 2020
- Genres
- Labels
- Rhino