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Born on December 5, 1932 in Macon, Georgia, United States, Little Richard was a singer, pianist and songwriter. Little Richard died on May 9, 2020 at the age of 87. Education on record includes Ballard-Hudson High School. Recorded honors include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (1993), star on Hollywood Walk of Fame and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1986). Notable works include Long Tall Sally and Lucille.
My Take
Little Richard is, to me, the literal ignition point of rock and roll. When a man from Macon, Georgia hammered a piano and let loose that scream, popular music did not just gain a new star, it changed shape. "Long Tall Sally" and "Lucille" still detonate on impact decades later, and nearly everyone who followed borrowed from his excess, his flamboyance, his sheer voltage. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and his Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award only confirm what the records already prove. That he also lived as a preacher adds a contradiction I find fascinating rather than confusing. Seven decades of fire.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Little Richard
- Name (Japanese)
- リトル・リチャード
- Reading
- りとる・りちゃーど
- Born
- December 5, 1932 – May 9, 2020
- Origin
- Macon, Georgia, United States
- Occupation
- singer / pianist / songwriter / priest / recording artist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Monkey
2. Background
- High school
- Ballard-Hudson High School
Awards & achievements
- 1993 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 1986 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Long Tall Sally |
| Notable work | Lucille |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Little Richard born?
Born December 5, 1932.
When did Little Richard die?
Died May 9, 2020, aged 87.
Where was Little Richard from?
Little Richard was from Macon, Georgia, United States.
What did Little Richard do?
Little Richard worked as singer, pianist, songwriter, priest, recording artist.
What was Little Richard known for?
Notable works include Long Tall Sally, Lucille.
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