Little Richard

American  

noun

1. Richard Wayne Penniman, 1932–2020, U.S. rock-and-roll singer, songwriter, and pianist.

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Example Sentences

I had an encyclopedic knowledge of music and songs, like Elvis, the Everly Brothers and Little Richard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

In the first car ride, he is waxing poetic about Johnny Cash and Little Richard, and it makes Pete a little uncomfortable because he’s a purist.

From Salon • Dec. 25, 2024

Beloved New Orleans session musician backed Little Richard and others and recorded his party favorites like “Rockin’ Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu.”

From Seattle Times • Dec. 31, 2023

At the height of his career in 1957, during a show in Australia, Little Richard announced he was quitting rock and roll.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2023

"I know, but like Little Richard? 'Tutti Frutti'?" "Oh my God, I never thought of that. Why haven't I ever thought of that?"

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell