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Little Richard’s (1932–2020) grave is relatively easy to locate in this Hunstville, Alabama cemetery. Flowers from past visitors adorn the site, which is often empty. The solitude and quiet of the gravesite creates the perfect ambiance to reflect on the legacy and history of the genre-defining rock performer.
Known to many as the “architect of rock and roll,” Richard Wayne Penniman, a.k.a. Little Richard, wrote hits like “Tutti Frutti” and “Long Tall Sally.” He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during its inaugural year, and influenced contemporaries like Elvis Presley, Bill Haley, Buddy Holly, and more.
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Little Richard's Grave is located at the Oakwood University Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Huntsville.
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July 16, 2025
