Little Richard
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1932 — Present
Singerpianistsongwriterminister
Personal Info
- Born
- Dec 05, 1932
- Age
- 93
- Birth Place
- Macon, Georgia, U.S.
LEGACY & ORIGINS
Born Richard Wayne Penniman
December 5, 1932
Macon, Georgia, U.S.
Died May 9, 2020 (aged 87)
Tullahoma, Tennessee, U.S.
Resting place Oakwood University Memorial Gardens
Alma mater Oakwood College
Occupations
Singerpianistsongwriterminister
Years active 1947–2020
Spouse Ernestine Harvin
(m. 1959; div. 1964)
Children 1
Musical career
Genres
Rock and rollrhythm and bluesgospelsoul
Works Little Richard discography
Labels
RCA VictorPeacockSpecialtyEndRonnexLondonGoldiscLittle StarMercuryAtlanticCapitolVee-JayModernOkehBrunswickRepriseK-TelWBRWDRAppleManticore
Richard Wayne Penniman (December 5, 1932 – May 9, 2020), better known by his stage name Little Richard, was an American singer-songwriter and pianist. He was an influential figure in popular music and culture for seven decades. Referred to 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 backbeat and powerful raspy vocals, laid the foundation for rock and roll. Richard's innovative emotive vocalizations and uptempo rhythmic music played a key role in the formation of other popular music genres, including soul and funk. He influenced singers and musicians across musical genres and his music helped shape rhythm and blues for generations.
December 5, 1932
Macon, Georgia, U.S.
Died May 9, 2020 (aged 87)
Tullahoma, Tennessee, U.S.
Resting place Oakwood University Memorial Gardens
Alma mater Oakwood College
Occupations
Singerpianistsongwriterminister
Years active 1947–2020
Spouse Ernestine Harvin
(m. 1959; div. 1964)
Children 1
Musical career
Genres
Rock and rollrhythm and bluesgospelsoul
Works Little Richard discography
Labels
RCA VictorPeacockSpecialtyEndRonnexLondonGoldiscLittle StarMercuryAtlanticCapitolVee-JayModernOkehBrunswickRepriseK-TelWBRWDRAppleManticore
Richard Wayne Penniman (December 5, 1932 – May 9, 2020), better known by his stage name Little Richard, was an American singer-songwriter and pianist. He was an influential figure in popular music and culture for seven decades. Referred to 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 backbeat and powerful raspy vocals, laid the foundation for rock and roll. Richard's innovative emotive vocalizations and uptempo rhythmic music played a key role in the formation of other popular music genres, including soul and funk. He influenced singers and musicians across musical genres and his music helped shape rhythm and blues for generations.
Life & Career Details
Born Richard Wayne Penniman
December 5, 1932
Macon, Georgia, U.S.
Died May 9, 2020 (aged 87)
Tullahoma, Tennessee, U.S.
Resting place Oakwood University Memorial Gardens
Alma mater Oakwood College
Occupations
Singerpianistsongwriterminister
Years active 1947–2020
Spouse Ernestine Harvin
(m. 1959; div. 1964)
Children 1
Musical career
Genres
Rock and rollrhythm and bluesgospelsoul
Works Little Richard discography
Labels
RCA VictorPeacockSpecialtyEndRonnexLondonGoldiscLittle StarMercuryAtlanticCapitolVee-JayModernOkehBrunswickRepriseK-TelWBRWDRAppleManticore
Richard Wayne Penniman (December 5, 1932 – May 9, 2020), better known by his stage name Little Richard, was an American singer-songwriter and pianist. He was an influential figure in popular music and culture for seven decades. Referred to 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 backbeat and powerful raspy vocals, laid the foundation for rock and roll. Richard's innovative emotive vocalizations and uptempo rhythmic music played a key role in the formation of other popular music genres, including soul and funk. He influenced singers and musicians across musical genres and his music helped shape rhythm and blues for generations.
December 5, 1932
Macon, Georgia, U.S.
Died May 9, 2020 (aged 87)
Tullahoma, Tennessee, U.S.
Resting place Oakwood University Memorial Gardens
Alma mater Oakwood College
Occupations
Singerpianistsongwriterminister
Years active 1947–2020
Spouse Ernestine Harvin
(m. 1959; div. 1964)
Children 1
Musical career
Genres
Rock and rollrhythm and bluesgospelsoul
Works Little Richard discography
Labels
RCA VictorPeacockSpecialtyEndRonnexLondonGoldiscLittle StarMercuryAtlanticCapitolVee-JayModernOkehBrunswickRepriseK-TelWBRWDRAppleManticore
Richard Wayne Penniman (December 5, 1932 – May 9, 2020), better known by his stage name Little Richard, was an American singer-songwriter and pianist. He was an influential figure in popular music and culture for seven decades. Referred to 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 backbeat and powerful raspy vocals, laid the foundation for rock and roll. Richard's innovative emotive vocalizations and uptempo rhythmic music played a key role in the formation of other popular music genres, including soul and funk. He influenced singers and musicians across musical genres and his music helped shape rhythm and blues for generations.
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