Little Richard has died at the age of 87, Rolling Stone reported Saturday.
Born Richard Wayne Penniman, the musician made his mark with high-energy hits like Tutti Frutti" and "Long Tall Sally" in the 1950s.
Fellow music legends like Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, and the Beatles have covered his songs, while others across soul and rock including the Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Michael Jackson, Jimi Hendrix, and Otis Redding cited Little Richard as an influence.
