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I almost skipped by Little

PeraclesPlease — Sun, 10 May 2020 06:59:00 +0000

In reply to more @ The Guardian I missed,

I almost skipped by Little Steven's UndergroundGarage ref a 2nd time.

And while this is about Little Richard, I'm always impressed by how much Tom Jones listens when he sings with people.

more @ The Guardian I missed,

artappraiser — Sun, 10 May 2020 05:50:16 +0000

In reply to more reminiscences

more @ The Guardian I missed, including Dylan, Keith:

'He hit us like a bolt of lightning': stars pay tribute to Little Richard https://t.co/I0EAI5H6zF
— Guardian culture (@guardianculture) May 9, 2020

more reminiscences

artappraiser — Sun, 10 May 2020 05:24:53 +0000

In reply to Little Richard, Founding Father of Rock Who Broke Musical Barriers, Dead at 87

more reminiscences

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

New York Times' formal obit

artappraiser — Sat, 09 May 2020 16:57:04 +0000

In reply to Little Richard, Founding Father of Rock Who Broke Musical Barriers, Dead at 87

New York Times' formal obit by Tim Weiner:

Little Richard did not invent rock ’n’ roll. But he raised the energy level several notches and created something not quite like any music that had been heard before — something new, thrilling and more than a little dangerous. https://t.co/XZDAwjt7mj
— New York Times Arts (@nytimesarts) May 9, 2020

I served soul food brunch to

artappraiser — Sat, 09 May 2020 16:51:43 +0000

In reply to Little Richard, Founding Father of Rock Who Broke Musical Barriers, Dead at 87

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

Mick Jagger:

artappraiser — Sat, 09 May 2020 16:43:07 +0000

In reply to Little Richard, Founding Father of Rock Who Broke Musical Barriers, Dead at 87

Mick Jagger:

pic.twitter.com/uvyhO0uNtA
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) May 9, 2020

Sir Tom Jones, with video

artappraiser — Sat, 09 May 2020 16:38:40 +0000

In reply to Little Richard, Founding Father of Rock Who Broke Musical Barriers, Dead at 87

Sir Tom Jones, with video memories:

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

Little Richard: an ultra

artappraiser — Sat, 09 May 2020 16:35:54 +0000

In reply to Little Richard, Founding Father of Rock Who Broke Musical Barriers, Dead at 87

Little Richard: an ultra-sexual force of anti-nature https://t.co/2BugsIlSK4
— Guardian culture (@guardianculture) May 9, 2020

Little Richard going to The

artappraiser — Sat, 09 May 2020 16:11:57 +0000

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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

"The antiques rattled. My

artappraiser — Sat, 09 May 2020 16:07:46 +0000

In reply to Little Richard, Founding Father of Rock Who Broke Musical Barriers, Dead at 87

"The antiques rattled. My parents looked stunned. In one magical moment, every fear of my white family had been laid bare: an uninvited, screaming, flamboyant black man was in the living room. Even Dr. Spock hadn't warned them about this." —John Waters https://t.co/uuvldsiEKK
— Theodore — Six — Feet — Apart — Grunewald (@TedGrunewald) May 9, 2020