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Little Richard

SINGER Dec 5, 1932 - May 9, 2020

Experience the meteoric rise and enduring legacy of Little Richard.

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Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll (Jun 2023)

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8 songs to understand Little Richard’s legacy

How Little Richard found his flamboyant style

How Little Richard fought to be the architect of rock ‘n’ roll

Little Richard biography and career timeline

Video Features

Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll -- Big Freedia on Little Richard, music and the queer community

Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll -- The origins of "Tutti Frutti"

Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll -- Little Richard preaches the gospel

Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll -- The king and queen of rock 'n' roll—and Sunset Boulevard

Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll

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