Little Richard
Musician
Richard Wayne Penniman, known as Little Richard, is a musician, singer, actor, comedian, and songwriter.
An influential figure in popular music and culture for more than six decades, Little Richard's most celebrated work dates from the mid-1950s, when his dynamic music and charismatic showmanship laid the foundation for rock and roll. His music also played a key role in the formation of other popular music genres, including soul and funk. Little Richard influenced numerous singers and musicians across musical genres; his music helped shape rhythm and blues for generations to come, and his performances and headline-making thrust his career right into the mix of popular music.
Subject ID: 64085
MoreRichard Wayne Penniman, known as Little Richard, is a musician, singer, actor, comedian, and songwriter.
An influential figure in popular music and culture for more than six decades, Little Richard's most celebrated work dates from the mid-1950s, when his dynamic music and charismatic showmanship laid the foundation for rock and roll. His music also played a key role in the formation of other popular music genres, including soul and funk. Little Richard influenced numerous singers and musicians across musical genres; his music helped shape rhythm and blues for generations to come, and his performances and headline-making thrust his career right into the mix of popular music.
Subject ID: 64085
Subject ID: 64085
