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Aos 87 anos, Little Richard deixou o plano físico. Para trás, em forma de legado, fica a alma de quem criou o molde de estrela rock & roll que seria apropriado pelos seus contemporâneos e que serviria de inspiração para as gerações seguintes. O cancro roubou-lhe a vida no passado sábado, dia 9 de Maio.
Um de 12 filhos, Richard Wayne Penniman, nascido em Macon, Geórgia, teve o seu primeiro hit em 1955: “Tutti Frutti” tornou-se um sucesso nacional (e um dos maiores da sua longa carreira) e, em 2010, acabou por dar entrada no Registo Nacional de Gravações da Biblioteca do Congresso Americano. O inovador fez parte da primeira turma do Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, entrou no Songwriters Hall of Fame e, entre outras condecorações, viu quatro trabalhos da sua autoria entrar Hall of Fame dos GRAMMYs: o álbum de estreia Here’s Little Richard e as canções “Tutti Frutti“, “Long Tall Sally” e “Lucille“.
Tal como aponta a Pitchfork, o músico era celebrado (através de versões de canções suas) por Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis e Bill Haley, reverenciado pelos Beatles, Rolling Stones, David Bowie e Lemmy Kilmister e estudado por Otis Redding, James Brown, Michael Jackson, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan e AC/DC. Ao influenciar tantos inovadores, o que aconteceu foi simples: quando olhamos para o ramo central da árvore genealógica da música popular, é Little Richard que encontramos. Extravagante, andrógino e explosivo, o vocalista e pianista foi o originador de tudo, o grande arquitecto.
De Questlove e Vince Staples a Lawrence English, Chuck D e Anderson .Paak, as reacções foram muitas. Confiram algumas em baixo e, se quiserem mergulhar na discografia do artista, comecem por aqui e aqui.
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I don’t know if this is canon, but I remember seeing something about how Little Richard played up the flamboyancy so that white crowds would see him as less of a “threat.” He’s a top tier legend, but u know he had to jump through hoops even as a massive talent cuz…’murica. #RIP
— Sage Francis (@SageFrancis) May 9, 2020
The loss of a true giant. My sincerest condolences go out to his family and friends. https://t.co/nzTDmQtLm7
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) May 9, 2020
A couple weeks ago I randomly decided to read up on the legendary Little Richard on wiki. I learned then about how he developed The Beatles and saved The Rolling Stones pic.twitter.com/lUEvYG1Mew
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) May 9, 2020
Dust To Digital is such a incredible site and curated dedication. Since we are in the era of social distancing please RT this as the ultimate tribute to The Quasar Of Rick and Roll!!! RT RT lets get a million RT on the Incredible Little Richard. My FTP lyric was a 1989 nod to him https://t.co/0ZL7V0z7kc
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) May 9, 2020
Rip Little Richard
— vince (@vincestaples) May 9, 2020
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THE BEST : R.I.P. #LittleRichard https://t.co/QeFkxgJh3n Lucille https://t.co/e9tF7dlQlL
— mark stewart (@_markstewart) May 9, 2020
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RIP Little Richard, the inventor of almost every innovation and eccentric idea that we hold sacred. The Beatles, Stones, James Brown, Bowie, Hendrix, Prince, Young Thug, are all his sons.
This 20-minute interview on SF TV circa '84 is just incredible.https://t.co/Yvqvq7qjFr pic.twitter.com/5nyHGmaBjP
— Otto Von Biz Markie (@Passionweiss) May 9, 2020
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Biggest show in the world, thanks Little Richard. RIP…
— lawrence english (@room40speaks) May 10, 2020
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We stand on the backs of the brilliant architects that created this beautiful platform for us flourish and explore.
Thank you little Richard for your massive contribution.. Your legacy will not be forgotten. The king of rock ‘n’ roll. Rest in peace little Richard. ❤️💜💛🖤💚🤍 pic.twitter.com/izpCOuzFHx
— brandon coleman (@BrandonColeKeys) May 9, 2020
R.I.P.
LITTLE RICHARD
THATS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT MUSICIANS TO EVER FUCKIN LIVE
NEVER EVER GOT HIS FLOWERS THE RIGHT WAY
— Durtis Jackson (@MeechIsDEAD) May 9, 2020
such a powerful moment when you make a study of early rock’n’roll and land on Little Richard, how his incredible energy suddenly makes the music of his contemporaries seem small. this comp scrambled my brain as a kid. RIP https://t.co/4kjZhv02BX
— Mark Richardson (@MarkRichardson) May 9, 2020
R.I.P. Rock & Roll Legend Little Richard
— juicy j (@therealjuicyj) May 9, 2020
If you know me, then you know I ALWAYS lament that Little Richard never was given what he was due. RIP to the Architect, the epitome of confidence, and most importantly KING of Rock and Roll. 💐 pic.twitter.com/F7z1qbGNFf
— itis redding (@sincerely_april) May 9, 2020
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