Absolutely heartbroken this morning at also hearing the news of the passing of my bro & friend, the great Little Richard. From our connection through our mutual mentor, Bumps Blackwell, to recording “Money Is” & “Do It To It” for the $ soundtrack, to…https://t.co/jeHNYYobEP pic.twitter.com/aEJEQVuNN9
— Quincy Jones (@QuincyDJones) May 9, 2020
I was the architect of Rock!” He demanded his flowers while alive. One of my favorite entertainers of all time. Rest In Praise Richard Wayne Penniman Aka #LittleRichard pic.twitter.com/MSEwI1P7bC
— Tamron Hall (@tamronhall) May 9, 2020
New York Times columnist Charles Blow had this to say:
Little Richard was SO extra, and I loved every morsel of it! https://t.co/zt5YdOcetC
— Charles M. Blow (@CharlesMBlow) May 9, 2020
