Little Richard
Experience the meteoric rise and enduring legacy of Little Richard.
AMERICAN MASTERS FILM
Written Features
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll
8 songs to understand Little Richard’s legacy
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll
How Little Richard found his flamboyant style
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll
How Little Richard fought to be the architect of rock ‘n’ roll
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Little Richard biography and career timeline
Explore Little Richard's life and the major milestones in his career with this timeline.
Video Features
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Big Freedia on Little Richard, music and the queer community
Artist Big Freedia reflects on the similarities between herself and Little Richard.
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll
The origins of "Tutti Frutti"
Little Richard first originated the famous refrain in "Tutti Frutti" at the Dew Drop Inn.
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Little Richard preaches the gospel
Little Richard had a fervid relationship with religion.
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll
The king and queen of rock 'n' roll—and Sunset Boulevard
By 1985, Little Richard had abandoned rock 'n' roll and was living in a hotel in L.A.
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Experience the meteoric rise and enduring legacy of Little Richard.
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