Ten videos that prove Little Richard rocked harder than anyone, ever
(WorldNews Music)

Little Richard upended American culture starting in the mid-1950s with a set of scorched-earth performances on record, in concert, in film and on televison. The high-pompadoured pianist, born Richard Penniman, screamed, whooped and pounded on his keys as he ripped through ecstatic R&B songs including “Long Tall Sally,” “Tutti Frutti” and “Rip It Up.” Awestruck teens erupted — and furrow-browed parents wondered if they were witnessing the end of civilized culture. (They were.) Below, 10 heart-pounding examples of Little Richard defining not only the sound of rock ‘n` roll, but its look and style as well. Obituaries Little Richard, flamboyant rocker who fused gospel fervor and R&B...