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Little Richard: Rock 'n' roll pioneer dies
The self-styled "king and queen of rock 'n' roll" - who inspired Elvis and The Beatles - dies at 87.
www.bbc.com
Pioneering rock 'n' roll singer Little Richard has died at the age of 87, the musician's family has confirmed.
Little Richard's hits included Good Golly Miss Molly, which made the UK charts in 1958. The Beatles, Elton John and Elvis all cited him an influence.
The singer, born in Georgia as Richard Wayne Penniman, was among the first group inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986.
His other well-known songs include Tutti Frutti and Long Tall Sally.
