Little Richard, “Good Golly Miss Molly,” and “Tutti Frutti”…
The rock icon Little Richard, who gained popularity with the songs “Tutti Frutti” and “Good Golly Miss Molly,” has away. He was eighty-seven.
The musician’s manager told Fox News on Saturday that he had passed away.
“He died today. Dick Alen informed us that his family was with him.
The legendary singer initially gained popularity in the 1950s with songs like “Good Golly Miss Molly,” “Tutti Frutti,” and “Long Tall Sally.”
With over 30 million songs sold globally, he had an equally profound impact on other musicians, ranging from David Bowie and the Beatles to Otis Redding and Creedence Clearwater Revival. He fluctuated between raunch and religiosity in his personal life, at times embracing the Good Book and engaging in outrageous behavior.
Richard the Little? After hearing Richard’s riffs on the radio in Canada, Neil Young told historian Jimmy McDonough, “That is rock ‘n’ roll.” “Every record Little Richard was on was fantastic.”
His timeless hit “Tutti Frutti” detonated in the Top 40 in 1956, sending shockwaves across the nation as it blasted from radios and turntables. Richard’s catchy call of “wop-bop-a-loo-bop-a-lop-bam-boom” served as a highlight.
Following were a number of singles that served as the basis for rock music, including “Lucille,” “Keep A Knockin’,” “Long Tall Sally,” and “Good Golly Miss Molly.” Bruce Springsteen was still performing “Good Golly Miss Molly” live over 40 years after the latter song became popular.
