Little Richard
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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I had an encyclopedic knowledge of music and songs, like Elvis, the Everly Brothers and Little Richard.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025
"When I saw Jerry lee Lewis I thought it was the best thing I'd ever seen apart from Little Richard - and then I saw Elton," he says.
From BBC • Aug. 22, 2025
McCartney, 15, ginned up the courage to approach Lennon after his set; their bond was forged over a mutual passion for Little Richard and Elvis Presley’s “Heartbreak Hotel.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2025
In the first car ride, he is waxing poetic about Johnny Cash and Little Richard, and it makes Pete a little uncomfortable because he’s a purist.
From Salon • Dec. 25, 2024
"I know, but like Little Richard? 'Tutti Frutti'?" "Oh my God, I never thought of that. Why haven't I ever thought of that?"
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
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