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Little Richard. Born 1932 in Macon, GA Inducted 1986 – 1 st class of Inductees Self-proclaimed “architect of rock and roll” Charismatic personality frantically charged piano playing with raspy , shouted vocals. Gospel Influence. Mahalia Jackson. Marion Williams. Brother Joe May.
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Little Richard • Born 1932 in Macon, GA • Inducted 1986 – 1st class of Inductees • Self-proclaimed “architect of rock and roll” • Charismatic personality • frantically charged piano playing with raspy, shouted vocals
Gospel Influence Mahalia Jackson Marion Williams Brother Joe May Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Little Richard Pat Boone “TuttiFrutti” Released Nov 1955 #17 Pop / #2 R&B “TuttiFrutti” Released Jan 1956 #12 Pop