Little Richard
American musician (1932–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Richard Wayne Penniman (December 5, 1932 – May 9, 2020), known by his stage name Little Richard, was an American recording artist, songwriter, and musician. He was one of the early creators of rock and roll music in the 1950s.
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Birth name | Richard Wayne Penniman |
Born | (1932-12-05)December 5, 1932 Macon, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | May 9, 2020(2020-05-09) (aged 87) [1] Tullahoma, Tennessee, U.S. |
Genres | Rock and roll, rhythm and blues, Gospel |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
Instruments | Piano, vocals |
Years active | 1951–2020 |
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