Little Richard, Founding Father of Rock Who Broke Musical Barriers, Dead at 87

Little Richard, a founding father of rock & roll whose fervent shrieks, flamboyant garb, and joyful, gender-bending persona embodied the spirit and sound of that new art form, died Saturday. Era 87. The musician’s son, Danny Jones Penniman, confirmed the pioneer’s death to Piedra del balanceo, adding that the cause of death was cancer…LEER MÁS