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Where was he born and when
He was born in December 5, 1932 in Macon, Georgia. He's 86 years old. His full name is Richard Wayne Penniman. -
His homosexuality
His father, didn't do much to hide his disdain for his son's early signs of homosexuality. -
When he was 13...
His father ordered to him to leave the family house. -
Where did he start performing his talent?
Upon moving out of his family's house, Richard was taken in by a white family who owned a club in Macon, where richard eventually began performing his talent. -
Wins a talent show
In 1951 he won a talent show in Atlanta, which leads to a recording contract with RCA. -
Tutti Fruti
Richard hooked up with Speciality Records producer Art Rupe. In september, Richard stepped into the recording studio and pumped out "Tutti Fruti". An instant hit that reached Nº17.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVIttmFAzek -
Rip it out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc_F3PaYgl0
Is a song written by Robert Blackwell and John Marascalco, and first released by Richard -
Slippin' and Slidin'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ime0n-qJi4
Is a rock and roll song performed by Little Richard. The song is credited to Little Richard, Edwin Bocadge, Al Collins and James Smith -
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He got divorced
He got divorced from Ernestine Campbell, his first and last marriage. With whom, he adopted a children, Danny -
The tours
In 1963 he tours with the Rolling Stones, Bo Didley and Everly Brothers. -
Mother death
His mother, Leva Mae Pennisman, died in January 11 with 71 years old -
Good Golly Miss Molly
In February 7, he performed Good Golly Miss Molly.
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90-minute show
When he was 79 years old, he played a 90-minute show at the Pensacola Interstate Fair. -
When did he finish playing music?
In 2013 in Rolling Stone interview, he claims, he is finished making músic. -
His father death
His father, Charles Penniman, was shot dead outside a local bar, by Richard's best friend, Frank.
