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10 Little Richard Songs That Defined Rock & Roll History.

(ThyBlackMan.com) Few artists have had as profound an impact on the evolution of rock and roll as Little Richard. With his commanding stage presence, virtuosic piano performances, and dynamic vocal ...
NPR

Little Richard Documentary celebrates the talent — and mystery — of a legend

In 1956, Elvis Presley exploded onto the music scene, changing music history. One of the songs on Presley's introductory album was his rendition of "Tutti Frutti," a song released the previous year by ...
CNN

Little Richard embraced fluidity in rock ‘n’ roll. These are some of the artists he influenced

Editor’s Note: The CNN Film “Little Richard: I Am Everything” tells the story of rock ‘n’ roll’s Black, queer origins. It illustrates clearly just how the revolutionary pop icon’s career laid the ...
LAist

‘Little Richard: I Am Everything’ Highlights The Queer, Black Roots Of Rock & Roll

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. The voice behind early rock-and-roll ...
NPR

CNN's new Little Richard documentary is a worthy tribute to the rock 'n' roll legend

There is one question that stands at the heart of the CNN documentary Little Richard: I Am Everything, emerging as something of a mission statement for the film. And it's best articulated by Fredara ...
PBS

Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll

Experience the meteoric rise and enduring legacy of Little Richard. American Masters – Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll explores the music icon’s influence and advocacy for the rights ...
Variety

‘Little Richard: I Am Everything’ Review: An Enthralling Portrait of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s Most Transgressive King

Lisa Cortés's film, in perceiving Little Richard as a wild genius of Black and queer culture, sees him more clearly than ever. But Little Richard was always another story. If Elvis and Jerry Lee Lewis ...