Richard Wayne Penniman (born December 5, 1932), known by his stage nameLittle Richard, is an American recording artist, songwriter, and musician. He has been an influential figure in popular music and culture for more than six decades. Penniman's most celebrated work dates from the mid-1950s where his dynamic music and charismatic showmanship laid the foundation for rock and roll. His music also had a pivotal impact on the formation of other popular music genres, including soul and funk. Penniman influenced numerous singers and musicians across musical genres from rock to hip-hop. Penniman's music impacted the Rhythm and Blues era for future generations to come. His performances and headline-making thrusted his career right into the mix of American popular music. wiki
Penniman has been honored by many institutions, including inductions into theRock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He is the recipient of Lifetime Achievement Awards from The Recording Academy and the Rhythm and Blues Foundation. Penniman's "Tutti Frutti" (1955) was included in the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry in 2010, claiming the "unique vocalizing over the irresistible beat announced a new era in music." wiki
I'm pretty sure I could dance just as well as the guy in that video but . . . I really don't care to gain that much weight!
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