Little Richard

Richard Wayne Penniman (English: Richard Wayne Penniman, December 5, 1932 - May 9, 2020), whose stage name was Little Richard (English: Little Richard), was an American singer-songwriter and musician. He has been an influential figure in pop music and popular culture for sixty years. Penniman's best-known work was born in the mid-1950s. His energetic music and charismatic performances laid the foundation for rock and roll. His music also had an important influence on other popular music genres such as soul and funk. Penniman influenced countless singers and musicians in every genre, from rock to hip-hop. Penniman has been honored by many institutions, including induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and the Rhythm and Blues Foundation awarded him Lifetime Achievement Awards. Penniman's 1955 song "Tutti Frutti" was selected for inclusion in the National Recording Archive at the Library of Congress in 2010, with a review stating that its "unique vocalizations and irresistible beat announced a new era of music." In 1957, Little Richard went to Oakwood University, a historically black university established by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, to study theology.