Little Richard

Little Richard was one of the most popular musicians of the fifties, mostly for his wild style of performing. This helped him to contribute to the popularity of rock and roll. His legacy has spanned generations, with both Creedence Clearwater Revival and Led Zeppelin using riffs from his work in their songs. Richard has been greatly tributed and honored over the decades. He was a charter member of the Hall of Fame, a painfully obvious choice. His use of the piano was also key in helping create rock and roll out of the previous genre of "jump blues", a style which had originated out of swing music.