The king of rock ‘n’ roll didn’t die at Graceland in 1977. He died just three years ago in Tullahoma, Tennessee, and he never really got the crown he deserved. That’s the persuasive case made by Lisa ...

This story, originally titled “Tooty, Fruity,” was published in the July 19/Aug 2 1984 issue of Rolling Stone Richard Penniman was a dishwasher who would be king — or queen, depending on his mood.

How Little Richard fought to be the architect of rock ‘n’ roll Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll Little Richard biography and career timeline Explore Little Richard's life and the major ...

“I should be better recognized today for sure,” Little Richard said in an August 2010 interview with the Wall Street Journal. “I am the beginning. I am the originator.” And indeed, the outrageous ...

Little Richard, the self-described "king and queen" of rock and roll and an outsize influence on everyone from David Bowie to Prince, died Saturday in Tullahoma, Tenn. He was 87 years old. Bill Sobel, ...

Little Richard died on Saturday, May 9, 2020 in Tullahoma, Tenn. at the age of 87. This essay was originally published as part of the book Good Booty: Love and Sex, Black and White, Body and Soul in ...

From his voice and piano to his inimitable style, Little Richard, whose death at age 87 was announced today (May 9) was utterly one of a kind. A generation of listeners was forever changed by his wild ...

Rock 'n' roll legend Little Richard is the subject of a new PBS American Masters documentary. He's shown above rehearsing at London's Wembley Stadium in 1972. In 1956, Elvis Presley exploded onto the ...

(CNN) — When Little Richard performed, he didn’t just sing and dance — he howled, commanding the stage like a peacock on display. His live show became legend, as an unceasingly energetic Richard ...

I woke up last Saturday morning to news of Little Richard’s death. Although none of the 8,000 songs in my digital music library are his, I feel an enormous sense of appreciation for his musical ...

Rock n’ roll pioneer Little Richard has died at age 87 after a long battle with bone cancer. The “Good Golly Miss Molly” singer was known for wearing flamboyant costumes, signature hairstyle sand a ...