Little Richard is the single most important musician of the 20th Century

[Paragon]

That is the correct answer, music history fans.

[davidinalameda]

1. no he's not

but it sure ain't Elvis either

[NightTrain]

2. I love Little Richard, but I unfortunately can't agree with your claim.

Sorry.... :shrug:

[Paragon]

3. He was the first to break through in a big way onto white radio

And then, of course, Pat Boone covered his version of "Tutti Frutti". :eyes:

[reprehensor]

4. His cover of 'Rock Island Line' is quite fantastic.