REST IN PEACE “LITTLE” RICHARD WAYNE PENNIMAN… AND THANK YOU!!!
This guy may have been “Little” by name, but he was a veritable rock ‘n roll GIANT and one of the art form’s finest and most flamboyant forefathers. Yes sir, this trailblazing pioneer didn’t just open the door for others, he kicked the darned thing off its hinges! That’s how significant he was, is, and always will be. His groundbreaking hits and legacy of influence is that of legend. And the fact his band featured a fledgling, lefty guitarist named James Marshall Hendrix — before he also grew to giant stature — speaks volumes. Sadly, the giant known to us all as “Little Richard” left this mortal coil on May 9, 2020. He was 87 years young. His timeless music and impact will always live on though. Good Golly Miss Molly, indeed. Rest In Peace, sir…and thank you for blazing that trail.