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Little Richard (Richard Wayne Penniman (The Real King of Rock 'n' Roll, The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, The Emancipator, The Bronze Liberace)) was born on 5 December, 1932 in Macon, Georgia, USA, is a soundtrack,actor,music_department. Discover Little Richard's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 88 years old?

Popular As Richard Wayne Penniman (The Real King of Rock 'n' Roll, The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, The Emancipator, The Bronze Liberace)
Occupation soundtrack,actor,music_department
Age 88 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 5 December, 1932
Birthday 5 December
Birthplace Macon, Georgia, USA
Date of death 9 May, 2020
Died Place Tullahoma, Tennessee, USA
Nationality United States

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Little Richard Height, Weight & Measurements

At 88 years old, Little Richard height is 5' 10" (1.78 m) .

Physical Status
Height 5' 10" (1.78 m)
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Who Is Little Richard's Wife?

His wife is Ernestine Campbell (11 July 1959 - 1963) ( divorced) ( 1 child)

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Ernestine Campbell (11 July 1959 - 1963) ( divorced) ( 1 child)
Sibling Not Available
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Little Richard Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Little Richard worth at the age of 88 years old? Little Richard’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Little Richard's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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Timeline

1960

He became close to The Beatles when he toured England in the early 1960s. He and Beatles manager Brian Epstein got along especially well. Epstein persuaded him to lend his personal microphone to another singer when the stage mic failed, and to perform an extra concert.

1983

He was one of the greatest musical influences on Paul McCartney and David Bowie. According to producer Nile Rodgers, Richard was the initial inspiration for Bowie's biggest ever album, "Let's Dance" (1983). Bowie once said: "When I heard Little Richard, it just set my world on fire".

1984

He was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame (1984), the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1986), the NAACP Image Award Hall of Fame (2002), and the American Songwriters Hall of Fame (2003).

1987

He presided over the 1987 Las Vegas marriage of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore at the Golden Nugget Hotel. Former brat packer Ally Sheedy was a bridesmaid.

1990

He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6840 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on June 21, 1990.

2006

He was inducted into the Apollo Theater Hall of Fame (2006), the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame (2009), the Blues Hall of Fame (2015), and the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame (2015).

2008

He was awarded a star on the Music City Walk of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee in November 2008.

2010

He was awarded a star on the Apollo Theater Walk of Fame in Manhattan, New York City on May 11, 2010.