Little Richard, identified for his traditional songs “Tutti Frutti” and “Good Golly Miss Molly,” has died on the age of 87, Rolling Stone experiences.
Richard’s son, Danny Jones Penniman, confirmed the information to the outlet. The reason for dying is unknown.
Born as Richard Wayne Penniman in Macon, Georgia, the singer took an curiosity in music after he took a part-time job as a young person on the Macon Metropolis Auditorium. Singer Sister Rosetta Tharpe acknowledged his expertise and invited him to open her present, which kickstarted his profession within the skilled music trade.
The “Rip It Up” singer’s music profession skyrocketed within the 1950s along with his hit songs “Tutti Frutti,” “Lengthy Tall Sally,” and “Good Golly Miss Molly.” The entertainer turned identified for his androgynous style sense and high-energy dwell performances. His work was lined by different iconic artists together with Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly. Richard’s music additionally influenced a brand new wave of up and coming artists on the time together with the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, David Bowie and Rod Stewart.
Richard’s lifetime musical achievements have been honored when he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame in 1986 alongside his contemporaries James Brown, Presley, Ray Charles and Sam Cooke. The Library of Congress later added his music “Tutti Frutti” to the Nationwide Recording Registry in 2010.
Richard is survived by his son, Penniman.