Little-Richard-Obituary

Little Richard

Dec 5, 1932 – May 9, 2020 (Age 87)

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BORN
December 5, 1932
DIED
May 9, 2020
AGE
87

Obituary

Little Richard, an influential musician who helped create rock 'n' roll in the 1950s with hits including "Tutti Frutti," died Saturday, May 9, 2020, at the age of 87. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.

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My heart felt condolences to family and friends. May God of tender mercies bring comfort

I was his last pastor. He loved prayer meetings! I also rebaptized him.

Little was a wonderful singer and did a great show I saw him many years ago, rest in peace

Thank you for your bouquet of love. What a gift! Rest in peace with Jesus knowing He is ElRoy, the God who sees.

A rose in memory of Richard.

1964 Little Richard KMBY Radio with disc jockey´s photo shoot Cannery Row Monterey Ca. Jimi Hendrix lead guitar for LR played later Monterey

Little Richard´s photo shoot,Cannery Row, Monterey Ca. In front of KMBY Radio Station. I was 14 at time,The two girls went to same school as I. The man is a disc jockey at KMBY. Rest In Peace Little Richard. PS, he performed latter that day at Monterey Fa

Little Richard photo shoot,Cannery Row,Monterey,Ca. 1964. I´m behind him on pictures left in "back" of his shoulder,I was 14yr´s. He performed that night at the Monterey Fairgrounds Conference Center, capacity of 1000. It was full. He put on a great show.

This completes my former entry for Little Richard: You we’re a towering person and star. My deep condolence to the Penniman family for their irreplaceable loss.Bill Harren