Elton John posts beautiful tribute to Little Richard

Little Richard performing in 2007 (Photo: Public Domain)

Elton John is among the many figures from the entertainment world to pay tribute to rock’n’roll icon, Little Richard, who died on Friday in Nashville at the age of 87. His cause of death was cancer.

Posting a photo of Little Richard in his heyday to Instagram, John said, “Without a doubt – musically, vocally and visually – he was my biggest influence. Seeing him live in my teens was the most exciting event in my life at that point. Goosebumps, electricity and joy came from every pore. His records still sound fresh and the opening few seconds of “Tutti Frutti” are the most explosive in music history.

“I was lucky enough to work with him for my “Duets” album in 1993. He was shy and funny and I was SO nervous. The track we recorded “The Power” is a favourite in my catalogue.

“We also played live at the Beverly Hilton and I felt like I’d died and gone to heaven. He influenced so many and is irreplaceable. A true legend, icon and a force of nature. #RIP Little Richard.”

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Born Richard Wayne Penniman in Macon, Georgia, in 1932, Little Richard achieved worldwide fame in early 1956 with his breakthrough hit, ‘Tutti Frutti’ – achieving chart success as a nascent rock’n’roll icon just before Elvis Presley.

He went on to have 15 chart hits in three years, including classics such as…

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