Rock and roll pioneer Little Richard passes away

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Rock and roll pioneer Little Richard passes away

May 9, 2020

Little Richard sings "America the Beautiful" WrestleMania X

Little Richard performs "America the Beautiful" in Madison Square Garden at WrestleMania X.

WWE is saddened to learn that Little Richard, The Founding Father of Rock and one of the most influential musicians of all time, passed away today at age 87.

With a catalog of classics to his credit, including “Good Golly Miss Molly,” “Long Tall Sally” and “Tutti Frutti” – memorably covered by Hall of Famer “Mean” Gene Okerlund on “The Wrestling Album”– Little Richard made an indelible mark on the WWE Universe with a stirring performance of “America the Beautiful” at WrestleMania X in Madison Square Garden.

WWE extends its condolences to Little Richard’s family, friends and fans.