Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
-- inducted 1986

Little Richard with Richard De La Font

Little Richard – the Originator, the Emancipator and the Architect of Rock and Roll!

Exploding into the American consciousness in the mid-50's..."awop-bop-a-loo-mop-alop-bam-boom" ...he single-handedly laid the foundation and established the rules for a new musical form: rock and roll.

Born and raised in Macon, Georgia, Richard Wayne Penniman began singing in his local church choir while still a youngster. He signed with RCA Records in 1951 after winning a talent contest and released two singles.

Returning to his job washing dishes in a Greyhound bus station, Richard sent a demo to Specialty Records, a fledgling Los Angeles label. The song, "Tutti Frutti," was his catalyst for success and led to an uninterrupted run of smash hits: "Tutti Frutti," "Long Tall Sally," "Rip It Up," "Lucille," "Jenny, Jenny," "Keep A Knockin'," "Good Golly, Miss Molly" and "Ooh, My Soul."  By 1968 Little Richard had sold more than 32 million records internationally.

When Little Richard left the industry spotlight for a self-imposed hiatus at the peak of his career, he remained in the consciousness of the legions of fans worldwide who confidently awaited his return. In 1985, he charged back onto the scene with rave reviews for a memorable appearance in the box office smash "Down and Out in Beverly Hills," which also launched his hit single, "Great Gosh A Mighty."

He was honored with a star on the world-renowned Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1990. In 1993, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. The following year he accepted the Rhythm & Blues Foundation's prestigious Pioneer Award. In 1997 He was presented with the distinguished Award of Merit at the American Music Awards in recognition of his contributions to and powerful influence on the music world.

Career recognition events --

• Songwriters Hall of Fame - 2003
• BMI Icon Award - 2002
• National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Hall of Fame - 2002
• American Music Awards - Award of Merit - 1997
• Rhythm & Blues Foundation Pioneer Award - 1994
• National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) - Lifetime Achievement Award - 1993
• Hollywood Walk of Fame - 1990
• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - 1986

Hit songs include --

• Long Tall Sally
• Lucille
• Rip It Up
• Jenny, Jenny
• Keep A Knockin'
• Slippin' and Slidin' (Peepin' and Hidin')
• Tutti Frutti 
• Send Me Some Lovin'
• Good Golly, Miss Molly
• Miss Ann
• The Girl Can't Help It
• Ready Teddy
• She's Got It
• Baby Face
• I Don't Know What You've Got But It's Got Me
• All Around The World
• Ooh! My Soul
• True, Fine Mama
• Freedom Blues
• Poor Dog (Who Can't Wag His Own Tail)

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