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Ce vendredi 5 avril 2024, Arte diffuse un documentaire sur le chanteur et pianiste Little Richard, intitulé « I Am Everything ». Le pionnier du rock'n'roll, ...
Little Richard, whose real name was Richard Wayne Penniman, was born on December 5, 1932, in Macon, Georgia.
He was one of the pioneers of rock and roll music, known for his high-energy performances, flamboyant style, and influential vocal delivery.
Little Richard's breakthrough hit was "Tutti Frutti" in 1955, which reached number 2 on the Billboard R&B charts and number 17 on the pop charts.
He followed up with a string of hits in the late 1950s, including "Long Tall Sally," "Rip It Up," and "Good Golly, Miss Molly," solidifying his status as a rock and roll icon.
Little Richard's music had a significant impact on future generations of musicians, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Prince, who cited him as a major influence.
Despite his success, Little Richard struggled with personal demons, including drug addiction and conflicts with his religious beliefs as a born-again Christian.
He briefly retired from music in the late 1950s to pursue a career in the ministry but returned to performing in the 1960s and continued to record and tour throughout his career.
Little Richard was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986 and received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1993.
He was known for his larger-than-life personality and eccentric fashion sense, often wearing flamboyant outfits and elaborate hairstyles.
Little Richard passed away on May 9, 2020, at the age of 87, leaving behind a lasting legacy as one of the greatest rock and roll performers of all time.