Little Richard

American  

noun

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

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Example Sentences

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

"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

I would have gone to see Little Richard, but it was too far and what was the use?

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam