Little Richard, musician
Dec. 5, 1932-
Shake, Rattle and Roll: The Founders of Rock and Roll by
Holly George-Warren, illustrated by
Laura Levine (Houghton Mifflin, 2001)
Little Richard was one of the earliest rockers. This deluxe showman from Georgia made his first record at 18 and found fame in 1955 with his hit called "Tutti Fruitti."
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted
Little Richard in 1986.