R.IP LITTLE RICHARD

Rock and Roll pioneer, musical icon, the Innovator, the Originator, the Architect of Rock and Roll all describe one performer Little Richard. Sadly the flamboyant performer has passed away at the age of 87. We pay tribute the musical legend on my blog. He earned a lot of honors while he was alive Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Songwriters Hall of Fame, Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame, Blues Hall of Fame, and several lifetime achievement. He influence The Beatles, Elvis, and so many more.

Supposedly the first performance of "Tutti Frutti"

Followed up by "Long Tall Sally"

The icon had a bunch of unforgettable hits!

"Good Golly Miss Molly!"

His legacy is unique. He left his footprint in the music of the greats he influenced. He left a catalog of how rock and roll was created behind with his songs.

"Keep on Knockin'" and keep on rocking.

A to Z Challenge: B is for Lonnie Brooks

Today's letter for the A to Z Challenge is B. My post fits the letter in two ways. One Lonnie's last name starts with a B and this is about the Blues. Lonnie Brooks was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2010. Sadly he passed away on  April 1.

I actually was able to see Lonnie Brooks perform 15 years ago at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Form. He performed in the Blues Tent which was a very intimate setting to experience an artist perform.

Lonnie passed way at 83 and had started his career in the 1950s. Two of his early singles where recorded by The Fabulous Thunderbirds.

Here is The Fabulous Thunderbirds cvering Brooks' "The Crawl"

Here is Lonnie with "Voodoo Daddy"

Here he is live...

The Blues world lost a great one. He will be missed and I hope he can Rest in Peace. His family legacy lives on with his sons Ronnie Baker Brooks and Wayne Baker Brooks.