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

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

The short film included Canadian hitmaker Bryan Adams and Little Richard talking about the icon.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 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 would have gone to see Little Richard, but it was too far and what was the use?

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam