We lost a pioneer of rock n roll over the weekend. Little Richard who has been in poor health for the last three years passed away at the age of 87. He was before his time with outlandish stage shows and gender bending dress, this son of a preacher (who never approved of Richard’s lifestyle) influenced countless rock bands in eluding the Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Paul McCartney took to social media this weekend to relay a story of how amazing it was the first time the Beatles met Little Richard in his dressing room in the early 60’s. Richard retired in 2013 after having a heart attack following a benefit concert and had a stroke in the last couple years. He spent his final years in a Hilton penthouse suite in Nashville. This Grandfather of rock will be missed.
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