By Okla Jones ·Updated June 6, 2023
The word “fearless” perhaps best defines the late Little Richard. A pioneer of rock ‘n’ roll who broke the color barrier in the 1950s with hits like “Tutti Frutti” and “Long Tall Sally,” the Georgia native defined a genre and inspired generations by defying societal expectations. Now, he is the subject of the PBS special, American Masters – Little Richard: King
