Little Richard, the preening, pompadoured, and unapologetic Rock and Roll Hall of Famer was lionized by a legion of his musical acolytes Saturday after his death from bone cancer at age 87. “He was ...

“When I heard Otis sing ‘Lucille,’ I thought it was me!” That’s just one bombshell that dropped from the mouth of Little Richard many years ago, as he inducted Otis Redding into the Rock & Roll Hall ...

Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app + Encore Sunday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. on KPBS 2 A fearless pioneer of rock ‘n’ roll who broke the color barrier in the 1950s ...

With proclamations such as “I am the bronze Liberace!,” “If God gave it to you, show it to the world!” and a flippant “Shut up!,” Little Richard undoubtedly commanded attention. But beyond the ...

Experience the meteoric rise and enduring legacy of Little Richard. American Masters – Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll explores the music icon’s influence and advocacy for the rights ...