Little Richard, rock pioneer, dead at 87. Revisit our 1993 interview: 'I am the creator of rock 'n' roll!' - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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St. Louis, United States. 10th May, 2020. Richard Penniman, also known as Little Richard and one of rock 'n' roll's founding fathers, has died at the age of 87 from bone cancer
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On January 23rd, 1986, the first group of the Rock'n Roll Hall of Fame are inducted. The inductees are Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Fats Domino, Buddy Holly, Little Richard, Ray Charles, Sam
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