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Richard Wayne Penniman (born December 5, 1932), better known by his stage name Little Richard, is an American recording artist, songwriter, and musician. He has been an influential figure in popular music and culture for over six decades. Penniman's most celebrated work dates from the mid 1950s where his dynamic music and charismatic showmanship laid the foundation for rock and roll. His music also had a pivotal impact on the formation of other popular music genres, including soul and funk. Penniman influenced numerous singers and musicians across musical genres from rock to rap. Penniman has been honored by many institutions, including inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He is the recipient of a Grammy Lifetime Achievement award and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Rhythm and Blues Foundation. Penniman's "Tutti Frutti" (1955) was included in the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry in 2010, claiming the "unique vocalizing over the irresistible beat announced a new era in music."

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Greatest Gold Hits Compilation 2009 itunes amazon
All the Hits Compilation 2007-02-16 itunes amazon
Little Richard Rocks Album 2007 itunes amazon
Here's Little Richard + Little Richard Album 2006 itunes amazon
King of Rock and Roll: The Complete… Other 2005-01-25 itunes amazon
Keep a Knockin': The Best of Little… Compilation 2002-11-15 itunes amazon
Talking 'Bout Soul Compilation 2001-02-05 itunes amazon
Tutti Frutti Compilation 2001 itunes amazon
Forever Gold Compilation 2001 itunes amazon
All-Time Greatest Hits Compilation 2001 itunes amazon
The Kings of Rock 'n' Roll Compilation 2000-03-01 itunes amazon
The Original British Hit Singles Compilation 1999-08-31 itunes amazon
The Best of Little Richard Compilation 1999 itunes amazon
God Is Real Compilation 1999 itunes amazon
The Best of Little Richard Compilation 1998 itunes amazon
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