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 n' Roll. Born Richard Wayne Penniman in 1932, Little Richard grew up in Macon, Georgia.
His hits “Tutti Frutti” in 1956, “Long Tall Sally” and “Rip It Up” that same year, “Lucille” in 1957, and “Good Golly Miss Molly” in 1958, laid the