NEW YORK, NY CIRCA 1988: Little Richard at the 1988 Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony circa 1988 in New York City. (Photo by Sonia Moskowitz/IMAGES/Getty Images) ATLANTA - Rock legend and Georgia native Little Richard has died.
He was 87. According to a report by Rolling Stone, the musician's son, Danny Penniman, confirmed the death, but told the magazine that the cause of death was unknown.
Known for his charismatic showmanship and dynamic music, Little Richard laid the foundation for rock and roll. NEW YORK - CIRCA 1985: Little Richard circa 1985 in New York. (Photo by Images/Getty Images) Born Richard Wayne Penniman, Little Richard grew up in Macon, Georgia.