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The band Little Richard was founded in 1932. Before coming to fame, the band got it’s start in Macon. Generally, music journalists would define Little Richard’s style within the genre/s of rock music, soul music, rock and roll, gospel music, rhythm and blues, funk, and other rock music.
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Jerry Lee Lewis
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Chuck Berry
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Eddie Cochran
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Carl Perkins
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Fats Domino
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The Crickets
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Gene Vincent
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Bill Haley
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Buddy Holly
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Chubby Checker
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Bo Diddley
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Elvis Presley
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The Coasters
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Ritchie Valens
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The Everly Brothers
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Wanda Jackson
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What Genre is Little Richard?
Little Richard genre is not easily defined. Music magazines and journalists have different opinions on a clearly defined genre for Little Richard. However, many describe the style within the genre/s of rock music, soul music, rock and roll, gospel music, rhythm and blues, funk, and other rock music.