Preview: 06/02/2023 | 28s | Video has closed captioning.
Experience the meteoric rise and enduring legacy of Little Richard. This portrait of the “King and Queen of Rock and Roll” explores his far-reaching influence as well as his advocacy for the rights of Black artists in the music industry.
Airing: 06/02/23
♪ Come on over baby, whole lotta shakin' goin' on ♪ - [Announcer] He took white America by storm, broke down barriers.
- To be a Black artist and go to the top of the pop charts.
- [Announcer] And changed music forever.
- If you look at music, and where rock came from, he is right in there.
- [Announcer] See why there is only one.
- But I am the King of Rock 'n' Roll!
- [Announcer] Little Richard on American Masters.
(upbeat rock and roll music)
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