A balloon pop and he had a hilarious reaction. He said "I thought I was done for".
But he has an interesting personal testimony. He was gay early in his career. But he says God eventually convinced him that God made man to be with Steve not Eve.
Little Richard is proof that God can change homosexuals.
Poor man. I hope that he is able to learn to enjoy his retirement. He seemed to love performing.
Richard, you rocked the house!
This is from 2001 (!) “Get Rhythm”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bxN6S2dfAs
He sang the title song of my favorite movie, “The Girl Can’t Help It.” I’ve seen that film at least nine times in the theater, and if a local theater screens it, I’ll see it again.
Bit of trivia - one of Hendrix’s first gigs was playing in the Little Richard’s band. I have nothing but respect for Little Richard and wish him well.
Louis Jordan - Keep a Knockin' (1939)
Little Richard - Keep a Knockin' (1957)
Roy Brown - Butcher Pete (part 1 of 2) (1950)
Roy Brown also is credited with writing Good Rockin' Tonight in 1948