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[Gutwrench]

Little Richard, a founding father of rock and roll whose fervent shrieks, flamboyant garb, and joyful, gender-bending persona embodied the spirit and sound of that new art form, died Saturday. He was 87. The musician’s son, Danny Penniman, confirmed the pioneer’s death to Rolling Stone, but said the cause of death was unknown.

Little Richard, Founding Father of Rock Who Broke Musical Barriers, Dead at 87

Little Richard, the massively influential rock & roll pioneer whose early hits inspired a generation of musicians, has died at 87.

www.rollingstone.com

 

[Rogifan]

#RIP

https://twitter.com/x/status/1259130400129122309

 

[LizKat]

So much fun. Sometimes it's just hard to roll out that phrase "well... he had a good run".

 

[MacNut]

Is it sad that I thought he died a few years ago.

 

[LizKat]

Is it sad that I thought he died a few years ago.

That was Elvis... again...

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Is it sad that I thought he died a few years ago.

Actually, that very thought had crossed my mind, as well.

 

[JamesMike]

A great part of the Rock and Roll foundation. I will play some of his music shortly.

 

[Huntn]

The last performance I remember seeing him in was Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1986) where he played Richard Dreyfuss and Bette Midler’s neighbor, playing the piano at their wild and crazy Christmas Party.

One of his lines in the movie.​

 

[0388631]

I thought he died in 1999 or 2000. Little Richard is a name I haven't seen uttered in a very long time.