Little Richard

American  

noun

1. Richard Wayne Penniman, 1932–2020, U.S. rock-and-roll singer, songwriter, and pianist.

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Troup, who later was divorced from Cynthia and married singer/actor Julie London, went on to record more than a dozen albums and had other songs recorded by Little Richard and Miles Davis.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026

And when it came to Preston, his talents ensured that he played with the top-drawer artists of his day, including Little Richard, Sam Cooke, and the Everly Brothers.

From Salon ● Feb. 20, 2026

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

Little Richard laid the foundation for rock ‘n’ roll; he is the music’s history.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 20, 2023

In his church, Little Richard raced to the belfry and began to toll the bell in celebration.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

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