Earlier today, it was reported that Little Richard—the architect of rock ‘n’ roll, and one of the most influential artists of the 20th century—died at the age of 87. Immediately, the music world took to social media to mourn his passing and pay respects to the explosive singer-songwriter and performer. “This man was literally the blueprint of all the world took from,” wrote Questlove. “Little Richard is the true king. Long live the king.” Below, find tributes from Nile Rodgers, Margo Price, Brian Wilson, Stevie Van Zandt, Juicy J, and more.
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