Little Richard has reached his final resting place. The "Tutti Frutti" singer was laid to rest at Oakwood University in Huntsville, Ala., his alma mater, on Wednesday, according to local news station, WZDX.
The singer, whose real name was Richard Wayne Penniman, died on May 9 at the age of 87.The cause of death is unknown, Penniman's son told Rolling Stone at the time.
The service was attended by Penniman's close friends and family, as well as his former bandmates. The family's rep told WZDX that about 150 people were in attendance.
Little Richard speaks onstage at 'The Legacy Lounge' a conversation with CeeLo Green and his inspiration at W Atlanta - Downtown on September 29, 2013, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Rick Diamond/WireImage for.
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