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Richard Wayne Penniman (December 5, 1932 – May 9, 2020), known professionally as Little Richard, was an American singer, pianist, and songwriter. He was an influential figure in popular music and culture for seven decades.
The Sundance documentary "Little Richard: ... Born in 1932 into a churchgoing family in Macon, Ga., Penniman left home as a teenager to pursue a career in the so-called "devil's music."
Little was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, the middle of three sons, older brother Fred and younger brother Chris.His father, Lawrence Peniston Little, was a surgeon who served as a lieutenant commander in the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve during World War II and then worked for the Department of Veterans' Affairs until his death in 1959. [3]
Little Richard: I Am Everything is a 2023 American documentary film, directed and produced by Lisa Cortés.It follows the life and career of musician Little Richard.. It had its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2023, and was released on April 21, 2023, by Magnolia Pictures.
The new documentary, “Little Richard: I Am Everything,” explores the late singer’s complicated life constantly swinging between the secular and the profane.
Little Richard is mourned by family, friends and fans all over the world. Celebrities, such as Spike Lee, Viola Davis, Mick Jagger and many more, couldn't help but express their condolences and ...
Robert Alexander "Bumps" Blackwell (May 23, 1918 – March 9, 1985) was an American bandleader, songwriter, arranger, and record producer, [1] best known for his work overseeing the early hits of Little Richard, as well as mentoring Ray Charles, Quincy Jones, Ernestine Anderson, Lloyd Price, Sam Cooke, Herb Alpert, Larry Williams, and Sly and the Family Stone at the start of their music careers.
Little Richard, the godfather of rock 'n' roll who entertained audiences for more than seven decades with hits that included “Tutti Frutti,” “Good Golly Miss Molly,” “Lucille” and ...