Little Richard: The King and Queen of Rock and Roll -
american masters

Thu, Jun 11 3:00 P.M. NHPBS (11.1)

"When I first heard Tutti Frutti, my heart nearly burst with excitement. The music filled the room with energy and color and outrageous defiance. I had heard God." -David Bowie. It's time. Little Richard is a legend from the golden era of rock. Richard is the cultural lightning rod who influenced some of rock music's most distinguished icons who will join us to validate Richard's unquestionable role in rock history: Paul McCartney, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, David Bowie, Elton John, Bob Dylan, Prince and Bruce Springsteen. As Richard boastfully claims, "I am The King and Queen of Rock and Roll."

Duration: 1 hour 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 3408

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Thu, Jun 11	3:00 P.M.	Little Richard: The King and Queen of Rock and Roll NHPBS (11.1)

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