Little Richard | Lenda do Rock morre aos 87 anos de câncer ósseo

Considerado como um dos pais do Rock, Little Richard, nos deixou na manhã deste sábado (9). A triste informação foi confirmado pelo filho do astro, Danny Penniman, para a revista Rolling Stone. O motivo do falecimento foi um câncer ósseo.

Little foi um dos pioneiros deste importante gênero musical.

O cantor era conhecido por hits como Jenny Jenny, Keep a Knockin, Long tall Sally, Lucille, Rip it up, Tutti Frutti, entre outros.

Grandes nomes da música usaram suas redes sociais para lamentar sua morte.

Mick Jagger

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I’m so saddened to hear about the passing of Little Richard, he was the biggest inspiration of my early teens and his music still has the same raw electric energy when you play it now as it did when it first shot through the music scene in the mid 50’s. When we were on tour with him I would watch his moves every night and learn from him how to entertain and involve the audience and he was always so generous with advice to me. He contributed so much to popular music. I will miss you Richard, God bless.

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Elton John

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Without a doubt – musically, vocally and visually – he was my biggest influence. Seeing him live in my teens was the most exciting event in my life at that point. Goosebumps, electricity and joy came from every pore. His records still sound fresh and the opening few seconds of “Tutti Frutti” are the most explosive in music history. I was lucky enough to work with him for my “Duets” album in 1993. He was shy and funny and I was SO nervous. The track we recorded “The Power” is a favourite in my catalogue. We also played live at the Beverly Hilton and I felt like I’d died and gone to heaven. He influenced so many and is irreplaceable. A true legend, icon and a force of nature. #RIP Little Richard Love, Elton x #LittleRichard

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Ringo Starr

God bless little Richard one of my all-time musical heroes. Peace and love to all his family. 😎✌️🌟❤️🎵🎶💕☮️ pic.twitter.com/H2lzKbX3tm

— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) May 9, 2020

Little Richard vendeu mais de 30 milhões de disco mundialmente.