Little Richard (Richard Wayne Penniman) has died aged 87 his family have announced.
I was lucky enough to see him perform live on at least half a dozen occasions in the late 50s and early 60s. He was one of the most dynamic singers of that era and could faithfully perform his R&R hits live on stage.
Sad as it is to see him pass he had a good life except for the latter years where he suffered from painful hips.
RIP Richard, you live on in your music.
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