little richard

Rest in peace to a true original.

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Little Richard Age: 79 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician Known For: Helping define the dynamic sound of rock and roll in the 1950s with his frenetic piano playing and raspy, shouted vocals on classics like ‘Tutti Frutti,’ ‘Long Tall Sally’ and ‘Good Golly, Miss Molly,’ and creating a flamboyant style without which Prince ma