In 2004 Little Richard wrote a profile of himself for our Immortals issue. He explained why he was so dangerous at the time — because was the first black artist whose records the white kids were starting to buy https://t.co/cX2qTkecyH pic.twitter.com/k8wG3I82rl

— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) May 9, 2020

Less music, more time for making outfits: Rock's first unstoppable force, Little Richard, talks to Neil Strauss in 2013. Revisit the feature here https://t.co/EKWHF3xYai pic.twitter.com/eZ8VjEhUlB

— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) May 9, 2020

Little Richard going to The Grammy Awards and reading the ENTIRE music industry for not crediting him for his musical and cultural contributions will forever be iconic.

RIP pic.twitter.com/g0YZHxO1y4

— Milik Rodman (@MilikKashad) May 9, 2020

To my dear Richard,⁣⁣
⁣You're a true original, you broke all the rules and you weren’t afraid to show it. A magnificent talent and an inspiration to so many of us. ⁣⁣
My heart goes out to your loved ones, RIP my friend. pic.twitter.com/yRJoSUDk2I

— Tom Jones (@RealSirTomJones) May 9, 2020

I served soul food brunch to Little Richard every Sunday for a year while waitressing at Aunt Kizzy’s Back Porch in LA. I was a college student. He tipped me a crisp $100 bill each week on a $75 breakfast with friends. This was 30 years ago. Helped me so much. God rest his soul. https://t.co/L0vo1tPdBv

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) May 9, 2020

Little Richard was a great talent and a big part of my childhood so it was an honor when he played at my inauguration in 1993. His music influenced countless musicians and we still feel it today. I will miss him and his unforgettable charisma.

— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) May 9, 2020

Little Richard stopped playing, looked at me and said “Don’t be shy now. You wanna sit next to Little Richard while he plays Tutti Frutti?” I said “Yes sir. I do.” And I did. And it was mind boggling. Like swimming in a fountain of joy. Thank you, sir. Rest In Peace.

— Bradley Whitford (@BradleyWhitford) May 9, 2020

Little Richard officiating Tom Petty & Dana’s wedding ceremony pic.twitter.com/J2iPxQZDZt

— John Fugelsang (@JohnFugelsang) May 10, 2020

People throw the term LEGEND around loosely nowadays. If someone is Truly a LEGEND there should never be any question. R.I.P Little RIchard https://t.co/qLzCLxCwuR

— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) May 9, 2020

On the passing of Little Richard... pic.twitter.com/iRwhuKBdtw

— Huey Lewis (@HueyLewisNews) May 9, 2020

Little Richard changed everything for me. When he came over the airwaves the world was never the same.

— Robbie Robertson (@r0bbier0berts0n) May 10, 2020

#RIP to a true music icon and pioneer — "The Innovator, The Originator, and The Architect of Rock 'n' roll." #LittleRichard's passion for music, powerful presence and visionary genius were truly unmatched. Rest in peace, old friend. #RIPLegend pic.twitter.com/2dU6IWPvaT

— Donny Osmond (@donnyosmond) May 9, 2020

“My roots are Little Richard and Mondrian.” - Brian Eno #RIP

— Brian Eno News (@dark_shark) May 9, 2020

Little Richard inducted Otis Redding into the Rock Hall in 1989. THIS is how he begins his speech. pic.twitter.com/sUC3XD4PLh

— Who Cares About the Rock Hall? (@rockhallpod) May 9, 2020

RIP Little Richard. The man who invented It. Elvis popularized it. Chuck Berry was the storyteller. Richard embodied the Spirit of RocknRoll. Maureen and I were so honored being the first marriage he conducted. Were lucky to know him. He lives forever in the Underground Garage.

— Stevie Van Zandt (@StevieVanZandt) May 9, 2020