Little Richard - Essential Works 1952 - 1962
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- Artist : Little Richard
- Format : 2 x 12" (140g)
- Country : France
- Genres : Rock
- Estimated shipping date : Delivery within 2 to 7 days
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Little Richard was the stage name adopted by Richard Wayne Penniman, a gospel and rhythm & blues singer who was also a rocker, a homosexual, a Seventh Day Adventist, and an extraordinary personality. He invented one of the most emblematic battle cries to ever rouse a generation of young people confronting a much-needed new world... and rock ’n’ roll. The cry was a lyric from Tutti Frutti that went “A Wop Bop A Loo Bop A Lop Bam Boom!” Just one look at this album’s titles tells you all you need to know about the importance that this man represents in Fifties’ music history. In addition to Tutti Frutti you can find Long Tall Sally, Lucille and Good Golly Miss Molly, to name only a few. Nobody can imagine what Rock ’n’ Roll would have been without Little Richard. He was a mighty inspiration for such major artists as Prince and The Rolling Stones, and he fully deserves his place at the top of the pyramid that today we call “the influencers”.
Little Richard, né Richard Wayne Penniman, est l'une des figures les plus influentes du rock 'n' roll. Surnommé « l'architecte du rock 'n' roll », il a révolutionné la musique dans les années 1950 avec son énergie explosive, son style flamboyant et sa voix puissante. Des chansons comme Tutti Frutti et Long Tall Sally ont marqué le début d'une nouvelle ère musicale, mélangeant rhythm and blues, gospel et boogie-woogie. Little Richard a non seulement façonné le son du rock, mais il a aussi brisé des barrières culturelles et raciales, influençant des légendes telles qu'Elvis Presley, The Beatles et James Brown.
Little Richard, born Richard Wayne Penniman, is one of the most influential figures in rock 'n' roll. Dubbed "the architect of rock 'n' roll," he revolutionized music in the 1950s with his explosive energy, flamboyant style, and powerful voice. Songs like Tutti Frutti and Long Tall Sally ushered in a new musical era, blending rhythm and blues, gospel, and boogie-woogie. Little Richard not only shaped the sound of rock, but also broke cultural and racial barriers, influencing legends such as Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and James Brown.