Little Richard: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1986

His life and career in links.


Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/little-richard/bio/

Another Bio: http://www.history-of-rock.com/richard.htm

In 1955, Little Richard breaks out:

Tutti-Frutti: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFq5O2kabQo

Long Tall Sally: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsJVT8Jr_pM

Slippin’ and Slidin’: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZP3wdwRhpFs

Rip It Up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REYiLcTrrG8

Ready Teddy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFd4p5Hx-Xo

He continues to roll into 1956:

The Girl Can’t Help It: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dioNDDIqNOY

Lucille: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3-OaNevkfg

Success continues into 1957 and 1958:

Jenny, Jenny: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cK9x0oQ-Nlg

Good Golly Miss Molly: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqHQqb5ot74

1957: Quit to become a preacher. In 1959, he became a gospel singer, but returned to rock in 1962.

Crying in the Chapel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuDnoxtRv0o

His chart career sputtered, but he scored a minor hit in 1970:

Freedom Blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1KmS5_nehQ

Today, he occasionally records, performs, and has appeared in commercials.

Influence:

James Brown: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzlpTRNIAvc

Otis Redding: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohkFgdCE2yQ&feature=artist

The Beatles: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ibeqQA2_Yw&feature=related

Jimi Hendrix: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHlRa-RPjWE&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3WsFEr1LOA&feature=related

AC/DC: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8THnH-FO3E

Freddie Mercury: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGc3rn8qaRA

John Fogerty: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ke4AadQ4lE

Bob Seger: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2aBOTNGWMY