As you guys know, I am a big fan of music from the 1950's.
It's my Daddy's fault.
When I was a kid he used to come in my brother's and my bedroom to check on us and he would sing samples of his favorite songs. Fats Domino, Chuck Berry...
...and Little Richard.
As I grew up these songs stuck in my head and I eventually bought "Greatest Hits" versions of their work.
Let me tell ya, Little Richard's is "The Bees Knees."
"Good Golly Miss Molly", "Lucille", "Rip it Up", "Ready Teddy"...all classics.
I had always wondered if Richard was gay or straight. He liked to wear women's clothing and pancake make-up. He also dated a couple of gorgeous chicks.
He may be bi-sexual, but one thing I DO know is that his sound is very infectious and it will live on forever.
I also know that Berry is one of the Original Founders of Rock and Roll.
(Revised from 12/12/2008)
