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“That's what Tina Turner did, too - sang blues up-tempo - and they called it rock 'n' roll.”

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Little Richard, born Richard Wayne Penniman, was an American singer, songwriter, and actor. Known as the 'Father of Rock and Roll', he was renowned for his unique musical style and stage presence. Little Richard's music career began in the 1950s, and his songs like 'Tutti Frutti' and 'Long Tall Sally' became classics in rock music. His musical style combined rhythm and blues, gospel, and country music, profoundly influencing later genres such as rock, soul, and funk. more

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