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He was born in December 5, 1932 in Macon, Georgia. He's 86 years old. His full name is Richard Wayne Penniman.
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His father, didn't do much to hide his disdain for his son's early signs of homosexuality.
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His father ordered to him to leave the family house.
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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.
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In 1951 he won a talent show in Atlanta, which leads to a recording contract with RCA.
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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.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc_F3PaYgl0
Is a song written by Robert Blackwell and John Marascalco, and first released by Richard -
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 -
He got divorced from Ernestine Campbell, his first and last marriage. With whom, he adopted a children, Danny
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In 1963 he tours with the Rolling Stones, Bo Didley and Everly Brothers.
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His mother, Leva Mae Pennisman, died in January 11 with 71 years old
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In February 7, he performed Good Golly Miss Molly.
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When he was 79 years old, he played a 90-minute show at the Pensacola Interstate Fair.
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In 2013 in Rolling Stone interview, he claims, he is finished making músic.
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His father, Charles Penniman, was shot dead outside a local bar, by Richard's best friend, Frank.
