Little Richard: A Tribute To Rock’n’Roll’s Rebellious Innovator

Rock’n’roll is quite literally about sex and rhythm. Which is why Little Richard sits at the very epicentre of the genre. In fact, his contribution to rock culture is almost impossible to quantify. The sheer power of his vocal performances, his sense of style, and his outré attitude lie at the very heart of the music we all know and love. As with most artists, much of the elements that define Little Richard can be traced back to his formative experiences. Growing up as one of 12 children in Macon, Georgia – where he was born in 1929 – Richard Penniman’s father was a church deacon who also ran a hot sideline in hooch, and ran a night club. This collision of a Christian upbringing and illicit afterhours culture created a sense of conflict within Richard himself; he would strug...

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