Little Richard took 1950s America and the world by storm with hits like “Tutti Frutti,” “Long Tall Sally,” and “Good Golly Miss Molly.” Here are 5 important dates from throughout his long career.
Richard Wayne Penniman is born in Macon, Georgia, on December 5, 1932. He's surrounded by music in church and on the radio.
In 1955, Richard records “Tutti Frutti” in New Orleans. It reaches #2 in the R&B charts, and #13 in nationwide pop charts.
In 1956, Richard’s next hit single “Long Tall Sally” hits No. 1 on the Billboard R&B Best-Sellers chart.