Little Richard: Sir Tom Jones pays tribute after 'dear' friend's death 'A true original'
express.co.ukThe Voice star Sir Tom Jones, 79, has spoken out after the news of his friend and idol Little Richard - real name Richard Wayne Penniman - passed away today at the age of 87.The Voice judge paid a tribute to his rock and roll icon by sharing a video of himself and Richard singing together 50 years ago.Sir Tom has expressed his deepest condolences of his friend and idol Richard on Twitter today and said his "heart goes out" to all of his loved ones.The Welsh singer wrote alongside a video of the two of them performing together on his show This Is Tom Jones 50 years ago: "To my dear Richard,"You're a true original, you broke all the rules and you weren’t afraid to show it."He continued: "A magnificent talent and an inspiration to so many of.
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