Little Richard died this past weekend but his legacy hardened years and years ago. Alone among the surviving original rock & rollers, Little Richard maintained something kind of cultural relevance in the 21st Century, his outrageous persona being known and celebrated even if echoes of his music could no longer be heard on the pop charts. Richard pushed music toward the backburner decades ago but nobody noticed because his stardom eclipsed his origins: he was a loud, vivid presence, the walking definition of rock & roll.
RIP Little Richard
RIP Little Richard
RIP Little Richard
Little Richard died this past weekend but his legacy hardened years and years ago. Alone among the surviving original rock & rollers, Little Richard maintained something kind of cultural relevance in the 21st Century, his outrageous persona being known and celebrated even if echoes of his music could no longer be heard on the pop charts. Richard pushed music toward the backburner decades ago but nobody noticed because his stardom eclipsed his origins: he was a loud, vivid presence, the walking definition of rock & roll.