Bibliograph

The big life of Little Richard, Mark Ribowsky

Type

Label

The big life of Little Richard, Mark Ribowsky

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-207) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The big life of Little Richard

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1156995627

Responsibility statement

Mark Ribowsky

Summary

Little Richard blazed the trail for generations of musicians up to his death on May 9, 2020. The '50s defined his reign, and he extended elder statesmanship ever since. Ribowsky explores Little Richard's musicianship; his family life; his uphill battle against racism; his interactions with famous contemporaries and the media; and his lifelong inner conflict between his religion and his sexuality. Whenever someone pushes the music and culture of rock to its outer borders, one should turn to Little Richard for assurance that anything is possible. -- adapted from jacket

Table Of Contents

Prettiest thing in the kitchen -- Ain't nothin' happening -- Right rhythmic rock and roll music -- Tutti Frutti -- Whole lot of rhythm goin' 'round -- A higher calling -- I'm quitting show business -- In and out of the shadows -- Revival -- Do whatever you feel -- Snatched from the burning

Target audience

adult

Classification