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Richard Penniman

also recorded as Little Richard

real name Richard Wayne Penniman

Richard Penniman is credited on 9,147 releases across 2,023 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1951–2026 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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9,147

Credits

2,023

Albums

8

Decades active

1,226

In collections

Biography

American singer, songwriter, pianist and recording artist, born 5 December 1932 in Macon, Georgia, USA. Deceased May 9th 2020.

Bio from Discogs

Credited work

9,147 releases · 2,023 albums · active 1951–2026

  • Performance · 13,502
  • Other credits · 165
  • Production · 42

Studios: Star-Club Hamburg · Criteria Recording Studios · Paris Theatre, London · Maida Vale Studios

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