Little Richard Penniman

Date:

1998

URL at Partner site:

https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/people/little-richard-penniman-1932-2020/m-5096/

DLG URL:

https://dlg.usg.edu/record/nge_ngen_m-5096

Subject:

Musicians--United States, African American musicians, Pianists--United States, African American singers, African American entertainers, and Little Richard, 1932-2020

Spatial coverage:

United States, 39.76, -98.5

Medium:

color photographs

Description:

Little Richard Penniman, known as "the Georgia Peach," claimed to be "the innovator and the architect of rock and roll." From 1956 to 1957 he recorded a string of hits before renouncing show business to enter the seminary. He returned to the stage in 1962 and continued to perform into his seventies. In 1986 Little Richard was one of the first inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.||Photograph of musician and Georgia native "Little Richard" Penniman. Wearing a sequined suit, he smiles widely while holding up an autographed photo of himself.||Little Richard, known as "the Georgia Peach," claims to be "the innovator and the architect of rock and roll." From 1956 to 1957 he recorded a string of hits before renouncing show business to enter the seminary. He returned to the stage in 1962 and as of 2008 continues to perform. In 1986 Little Richard was one of the first inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Holding Institution:

New Georgia Encyclopedia (Project)

Rights:

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/