jan 1, 1932 - Little Richard
Description:
Richard Wayne Penniman --> singer, songwriter, pianist- rural upbringing in Macon, GA --> early experiences in Pentecostal church c Penniman Singers
- animated vocal and performing style --> combined boogie-woogie, gospel and blues
- appearance: pompadour, make-up, gaudy clothing --> raised the specter of cross-dressing and ambiguous sexuality when that was taboo
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1932
Now
~ 94 years ago