Little Richard has died aged 87. The music legend’s son Danny Penniman confirmed the sad news to Rolling Stone. His cause of death has yet to be confirmed.
Known as the founding father of rock and roll, Little Richard shot to fame with a string of classic hits, including his debut single Tutti Frutti in 1956.
This track was followed by Long Tall Sally, Rip It Up, Lucille and Good Golly Miss Molly, all which came in the space of two years.
Despite these huge hits, the gender-bending star never hit the top 10 again after 1958. However, Little Richard was seen as one of the most influential artists in the business, with the star being one of the first nominees inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986.
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