Little Richard

noun

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

Example Sentences

Little Richard laid the foundation for rock ‘n’ roll.

From Los Angeles Times

The portrait of Franklin that emerges is of a boy who likes baseball and outer space, is good with his hands and listens to Stevie Wonder, Little Richard, James Brown and John Coltrane.

From Seattle Times

When the musician Little Richard, known for his flashy attire and complicated past, comes up in a 1972 interview clip that Lil Nas X briefly comments on, the film makes a quick point about Black queer artists who have struggled to be out.

From New York Times

But the region has avoided that level of polarization, says Harry Carthum, chair of the local Tsunami Safety Committee and owner of Little Richard’s Donuts across the street from the marina.

From Seattle Times

This hasn’t been a buzzy year for documentaries, and a trio of excellent titles — “Pigeon Tunnel,” “Little Richard: I Am Everything” and “Kokomo City” — didn’t make the cut.

From Los Angeles Times