Little Richard “A Capitol Fourth 2011″

Little Richard shows us he’s not too old to get the crowd hype by performing at the “A Capital Fourth 2011″ put on by PBS. So far the online community has only given positive reviews and favors the legendary performer’s performance (that’s a tongue twister) tonight. In my personal opinion the younger generation of hip-hop infested kids unfortunately has forgotten alot of the roots of where music began and how powerful it really is. Little Richard is a perfect example of that, and now in his later years he has turned to spirituality and learning; something we all forget when it comes to music. So next time even if the performer is not Eminem or 50 Cent, check it out and you may find out something new. At the end of the day, Little Richard is an artist that will always be legendary; literally apeaking when you factor in the fact that Little Richard is an inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Even Wikipedia, only hours after the performance states this:

He performed at “A Capital Fourth” celebration in Washington, D.C. on July 4, 2011. His performance included several of his most well known hits, including Good Golly Miss Molly and was done with strength, vigor and his usual polished piano skills.

Other performers at the event  included Josh Groban, Jordin Sparks, and Matthew Morrison. Here is some basic background information on Little Richard from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Museum’s Website RockHall.com:

He claims to be “the architect of rock and roll,” and history would seem to bear out Little Richard’s boast. More than any other performer – save, perhaps, Elvis Presley, Little Richard blew the lid off the Fifties, laying the foundation for rock and roll with his explosive music and charismatic persona. On record, he made spine-tingling rock and roll. His frantically charged piano playing and raspy, shouted vocals on such classics as “Tutti Frutti,” “Long Tall Sally” and “Good Golly, Miss Molly” defined the dynamic sound of rock and roll. Onstage, he’d deliver wild, piano-pounding epistles while costumed in sequined …