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Richard Wayne Penniman (born December 5, 1932), known by the stage name Little Richard, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, recording artist, and actor, considered key in the transition from rhythm and blues to rock and roll in the mid-1950s. He was also the first artist to put the funk in the rock and roll beat and contributed significantly to the early development of soul music. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame website entry on Penniman states that:

• Birth name: Richard Wayne Penniman
• Also known as: Little Richard, The Real King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, The King of Rockin ‘n’ Rollin’ Rhythm & Blues Soulin’.
• Born: December 5, 1932 (age 79)
• Origin: Macon, Georgia, U.S.
• Genres: Rock and roll, rhythm and blues, soul, funk, gospel
• Occupations: Musician, songwriter, recording artist, actor
• Instruments: Vocals, piano, keyboards. saxophone
• Years active: 1945–present
• Labels: RCA Camden, Peacock, Specialty, Gone, Atlantic, Bell, Brunswick, Coral, Critique, Elektra, End, Guest Star, Kent, Lost-Nite, Mainstream, Manticore, MCA, Mercury, Modern, Vee Jay, Okeh, Reprise, K-Tel, Black Label, Warner Bros., WTG

Read more about Little Richard at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database

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