Little Richard, the electrifying and flamboyant showman whose classic tunes helped spur the explosion of rock 'n' roll and influenced countless musicians, has died. Only Chuck Berry could also credibly lay claim to being the first to transcend the colour barrier among fans of early rock 'n' roll. Watch: Highlights from Little Richard's life:Born Richard Wayne Penniman, Little Richard died Saturday morning, according to a pastor who was a close friend. "I couldn't believe the power of Little Richard on stage ... nobody could beat Little Richard's stage act," said Mick Jagger. and rhyming off his surfeit of nicknames, which included the Bronze Liberace, the Georgia Peach, the King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll.

Source: CBC News May 09, 2020 14:49 UTC