The 1950s queer black performers who inspired Little Richard
- Written by Ben Saunders, Professor of English, University of Oregon
Little Richard’s rock 'n' roll brought the margins to the center.Michael Ochs Archives via Getty ImagesSince Little Richard died on May 9, he’s been rightly celebrated as one of the most exciting and influential performers in the canon of American popular music. But in most tributes, the full story of his artistic development has been...
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