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Little Richard

Little Richard, 1935–, American musician and singer, b. Macon, Ga., as Richard Wayne Penniman. One of the first rock musicians in the 1950s, he recorded “Tutti Frutti,” “Long Tall Sally,” and “Good Golly Miss Molly.” Since then, he has turned to religion. His music influenced, among others, the Beatles. See also rock music.

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