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Fantastic! Thanks for passing this along.
One of my favorite concert memories was seeing your father perform with Little Richard on New Year's Eve in a casino in Atlantic City in 2000. They both played well and although they didn't perform together I could feel there was a bond between them (which you just confirmed). Thank you for sharing your story.
This letter of thanks from Little Richard was published on Billboard magazine in June 1956. I've found it posted on a FB group and it's so amazing in many ways, imho.
Yes, it's great!
Thanx a lot!
Good god, was it that long ago ? Remember it well, it was the Festival Hall on the Southbank !!
Luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurv the man's music !!
[ I want to shout, but I can hardly speak ]
Little Richard: a special Rolling Stone Tribute
In this special digital package, Rolling Stone remembers the life and legacy of one of rock & roll's founders. It features a new cover story that traces the profound impact of his music and wild peaks and valleys of his life story, tributes from Lenny Kravitz, John Fogerty, author Peter Guralnick, and more, plus a guide to his greatest songs, and a look inside Rolling Stone's extensive archives on Richard. Read on and relive the magic of a true original.
[www.rollingstone.com]
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Date: May 10, 2020 21:43
Fantastic! Thanks for passing this along.
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TornAndFried
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Date: May 10, 2020 22:46
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Little Richard, Founding Father of Rock Who Broke Musical Barriers, Dead at 87 (RollingStone.com)
Pianist-singer behind “Tutti Frutti,” “Good Golly Miss Molly” and “Long Tall Sally” set the template that a generation of musicians would follow.
Very sad day in Saint Louis. I could tell my mother was holding back tears when I called and told her this morning.
A Flamboyant, Outspoken, Musician extraordinaire and civil rights champion are the best ways to describe Mr. Penniman. Always treated us like family, loved my father dearly and will always have a special place in all the Berry families hearts.
Rest well and say hello to my father Mr. Penniman.
One of my favorite concert memories was seeing your father perform with Little Richard on New Year's Eve in a casino in Atlantic City in 2000. They both played well and although they didn't perform together I could feel there was a bond between them (which you just confirmed). Thank you for sharing your story.
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TornAndFried
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Date: May 10, 2020 22:46
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WelshEdge1
Little Richard, Founding Father of Rock Who Broke Musical Barriers, Dead at 87 (RollingStone.com)
Pianist-singer behind “Tutti Frutti,” “Good Golly Miss Molly” and “Long Tall Sally” set the template that a generation of musicians would follow.
Very sad day in Saint Louis. I could tell my mother was holding back tears when I called and told her this morning.
A Flamboyant, Outspoken, Musician extraordinaire and civil rights champion are the best ways to describe Mr. Penniman. Always treated us like family, loved my father dearly and will always have a special place in all the Berry families hearts.
Rest well and say hello to my father Mr. Penniman.
One of my favorite concert memories was seeing your father perform with Little Richard on New Year's Eve in a casino in Atlantic City in 2000. They both played well and although they didn't perform together I could feel there was a bond between them (which you just confirmed). Thank you for sharing your story.
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Cristiano Radtke
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Date: May 10, 2020 23:10
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WelshEdge1
Little Richard, Founding Father of Rock Who Broke Musical Barriers, Dead at 87 (RollingStone.com)
Pianist-singer behind “Tutti Frutti,” “Good Golly Miss Molly” and “Long Tall Sally” set the template that a generation of musicians would follow.
Very sad day in Saint Louis. I could tell my mother was holding back tears when I called and told her this morning.
A Flamboyant, Outspoken, Musician extraordinaire and civil rights champion are the best ways to describe Mr. Penniman. Always treated us like family, loved my father dearly and will always have a special place in all the Berry families hearts.
Rest well and say hello to my father Mr. Penniman.
This letter of thanks from Little Richard was published on Billboard magazine in June 1956. I've found it posted on a FB group and it's so amazing in many ways, imho.
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Posted by:
MILKYWAY
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Date: May 10, 2020 23:29
That coronavirus will mess you up.
RIP Little Richard
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Date: May 11, 2020 00:17
An Appraisal
Little Richard: An Ecstasy You Couldn’t Refuse
He was a challenge to 1950s proprieties, wrapped in a package of pleasure and freedom. Hear 17 of his essential songs.
By Jon Pareles
May 10, 2020
Little Richard in 1972 in costume at an empty Wembley Stadium, during rehearsal for a concert. Credit...Tim Graham/Evening Standard, via Getty Images
[www.nytimes.com]
Little Richard: An Ecstasy You Couldn’t Refuse
He was a challenge to 1950s proprieties, wrapped in a package of pleasure and freedom. Hear 17 of his essential songs.
By Jon Pareles
May 10, 2020
Little Richard in 1972 in costume at an empty Wembley Stadium, during rehearsal for a concert. Credit...Tim Graham/Evening Standard, via Getty Images
[www.nytimes.com]
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Toru A
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Date: May 11, 2020 15:21
The great thing about being a fan is that fandom is a democracy. The greatest music stars in the world are fans of other musicians.
It is a wonderful conversation, and anyone can join in. Bowie did this on a chat show in Britain around 15 years ago.
He was talking about going to see Little Richard’s rock and roll tour, in Brixton, south London, when he was a young teenager.
The Rolling Stones were supporting; Bowie recalled with a laugh how the Stones’ fan-base at that time comprised about six people, including himself, all of whom rushed the stage as soon as the band appeared.
Between numbers, an unimpressed older man in the stalls stood up and shouted at Mick Jagger: ‘Why don’t you lot get your bloody hair cut?’ To which Jagger replied, with stroppy hauteur: ‘Wot? And look like you?’
When I watched this interview I had no idea that Bowie was such a great raconteur and could be so funny.
I once heard from another musician that most great singers are also excellent mimics and certainly his impression of Jagger brought the whole scene to life.
What was also great was how excited Bowie had been when his wife bought him Little Richard’s tour jacket for a birthday present.
It turned out to be enormous. ‘I’m not so sure about the “Little” thing, though’, he remarked. ‘The man must have been huge!’
It is a wonderful conversation, and anyone can join in. Bowie did this on a chat show in Britain around 15 years ago.
He was talking about going to see Little Richard’s rock and roll tour, in Brixton, south London, when he was a young teenager.
The Rolling Stones were supporting; Bowie recalled with a laugh how the Stones’ fan-base at that time comprised about six people, including himself, all of whom rushed the stage as soon as the band appeared.
Between numbers, an unimpressed older man in the stalls stood up and shouted at Mick Jagger: ‘Why don’t you lot get your bloody hair cut?’ To which Jagger replied, with stroppy hauteur: ‘Wot? And look like you?’
When I watched this interview I had no idea that Bowie was such a great raconteur and could be so funny.
I once heard from another musician that most great singers are also excellent mimics and certainly his impression of Jagger brought the whole scene to life.
What was also great was how excited Bowie had been when his wife bought him Little Richard’s tour jacket for a birthday present.
It turned out to be enormous. ‘I’m not so sure about the “Little” thing, though’, he remarked. ‘The man must have been huge!’
Re: OT: Little Richard has died
Posted by:
LeonidP
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Date: May 11, 2020 17:39
It never gets old listening to him. Sad that he's passed.
I wish these legends didn't stop making music. Almost like the Stones now, that is why I'd like to have at least this one more (hopefully) upcoming album before the Stones are done.
Well anyway Chuck Berry had a pretty good album he recorded, just before passing, maybe there's something that LR did as well. Good golly.
I wish these legends didn't stop making music. Almost like the Stones now, that is why I'd like to have at least this one more (hopefully) upcoming album before the Stones are done.
Well anyway Chuck Berry had a pretty good album he recorded, just before passing, maybe there's something that LR did as well. Good golly.
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CousinC
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Date: May 11, 2020 18:42
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steffialicia
Fantastic! Thanks for passing this along.
Yes, it's great!
Thanx a lot!
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Posted by:
TheGreek
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Date: May 11, 2020 20:01
R.I.P., Truly one of the heavyweights of rock and roll music . The world is a little poorer now . R.I.P. Little Richard !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted by:
Title5Take1
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Date: May 11, 2020 21:10
Mick and Keith on Richard, from a sort of festschrift of an article at [americansongwriter.com] :
KEITH: “The first time we realized we were on the same stage with Little Richard was in 1963. That seemed like the top of the world for us. That’s as big a thrill as I’ve ever had. The most exciting moment of my life was appearing on the same stage as Little Richard.”
MICK: “I had heard so much about the audience reaction that I thought there must be some exaggeration. But it was all true. He drove the whole house into a complete frenzy. There’s no single phrase to describe his hold on the audience. I couldn’t believe the power of Little Richard on stage. He was amazing. Chuck Berry is my favorite, along with Bo, but nobody could beat Little Richard’s stage act. Little Richard is the originator and my first idol.”
KEITH: “The first time we realized we were on the same stage with Little Richard was in 1963. That seemed like the top of the world for us. That’s as big a thrill as I’ve ever had. The most exciting moment of my life was appearing on the same stage as Little Richard.”
MICK: “I had heard so much about the audience reaction that I thought there must be some exaggeration. But it was all true. He drove the whole house into a complete frenzy. There’s no single phrase to describe his hold on the audience. I couldn’t believe the power of Little Richard on stage. He was amazing. Chuck Berry is my favorite, along with Bo, but nobody could beat Little Richard’s stage act. Little Richard is the originator and my first idol.”
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Posted by:
Elmo Lewis
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Date: May 11, 2020 22:05
Going to Macon tomorrow and will have to take a drive down Little Richard Penniman Blvd.
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Posted by:
misterfrias
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Date: May 12, 2020 05:37
It's a shame how hard that coronavirus hits the elderly and also the minority community.
Re: OT: Little Richard has died
Posted by:
Cristiano Radtke
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Date: May 16, 2020 14:02
Remembering Little Richard’s Kind Heart and One-of-a-Kind Soul
Peter Guralnick recalls two encounters with the rock & roll legend
[www.rollingstone.com]
Peter Guralnick recalls two encounters with the rock & roll legend
[www.rollingstone.com]
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Posted by:
paulywaul
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Date: May 16, 2020 16:35
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Oh gosh - yet more sad news. Little Richard will forever remain an absolute legend.
I saw him but once 15 years ago. He was already verging on the frail but put on a magnificent and memorable performance. He was signing things afterwards so I had the chance to meet him fleetingly. He left a good impression on me as someone who was gentlemanly, humble and good-natured, which, to be honest, I hadn't been expecting. RIP, Little Richard, and thanks for the music.
Mick has paid a heartfelt tribute to him on Twitter.
[twitter.com]
Good god, was it that long ago ? Remember it well, it was the Festival Hall on the Southbank !!
Luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurv the man's music !!
[ I want to shout, but I can hardly speak ]
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Posted by:
CaptainCorella
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Date: May 17, 2020 05:16
I recall that the first time I saw this picture [cdn.images.express.co.uk] I thought that Little Richard looked out of scale compared to The Beatles.
He really must have been a big bloke!
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Captain Corella
60 Years a Fan
He really must have been a big bloke!
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Captain Corella
60 Years a Fan
Re: OT: Little Richard has died
Posted by:
Cristiano Radtke
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Date: May 21, 2020 09:17
Little Richard: a special Rolling Stone Tribute
In this special digital package, Rolling Stone remembers the life and legacy of one of rock & roll's founders. It features a new cover story that traces the profound impact of his music and wild peaks and valleys of his life story, tributes from Lenny Kravitz, John Fogerty, author Peter Guralnick, and more, plus a guide to his greatest songs, and a look inside Rolling Stone's extensive archives on Richard. Read on and relive the magic of a true original.
[www.rollingstone.com]
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