49 years ago today, a rock 'n' roll anthem was born.

[NightTrain]

On September 13, 1955, Little Richard, 22, recorded what would prove to be his first major chart single, "Tutti Frutti." Hard to believe such a frantic, rockin' piece of music is damned near half a century old.

A-WOP-BOP-A-LOO-BOP, A-WOP-BAM-BOOM! :headbang:

[zeemike]

1. I remember it well

I was just reaching puberty and boy did songs like that make me want to rock and roll.
And boy did the old folks HATE it.

[Deja Q]

2. He was great!

He, Chuck Berry, and Buddy Holly were great originals of the era.

Is Little Richard gay? Kewl if he is, no problem if he wasn't. :-)

[NightTrain]

3. "Is Little Richard gay," you ask?

Does the phrase "queer as a four-dollar bill" mean anything to you?" :evilgrin:

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

4. If he ain't Gay, then God

fucked up.