American Bandstand 1964- Interview Little Richard

Dick Clark interviews Little Richard on American Bandstand

[@pixiestyx1766]

“The originator, never the imitator” The man invented glam rock light years before David Bowie. Thankfully I can say...I am old enough to have seen this broadcast when it was originally aired. I grew up in the best era of music and fortunate enough to have had parents that loved it too.

[@Daynightexplorer]

Pixie Styx you’re lucky he seems so cool!

[@LukeMaynard]

Absolutely. Little Richard got pretty eccentric in his last years, but I saw a terrific interview from the '80s where he talked a LOT about the barriers he overcame in bringing what he called "race music" to the mainstream. He talked a lot about how uncomfortable the white establishment was with black men performing for white audiences and white girls in particular, and how in a lot of cases it was the executives and manages who insisted he wear his makeup and costumes to appear more effeminate. Whether he later came to like it or not, it's interesting to think about the racist fears of 1950s America as the source of rock's more androgynous stylings in the '70s and even '80s. By the time you had proper 1980s glam rock and hair bands happening, they probably had no idea where it all came from.

[@masongarrett3066]

You were blessed to witness greatness

[@lorrainetavares1753]

Pixie Styx: WOWSERSSS: YOU WERE VERY PRIVILEGED, BLESS YOU!!! 🌟⭐🌟

[@lorrainetavares1753]

@@masongarrett3066 DEFINITELY: A VERY SPECIAL MAN!!!

[@rodentcafeteria]

Dick Clark was instrumental in not only acknowledging, but getting Little Richard the recognition he so rightfully deserved.

[@namikkulenovic225]

Dick is Dick!

[@koolkitties8552]

Dick Clark ripped all the artists off in the 50s . Look it up

[@rodentcafeteria]

@@koolkitties8552 Why comment had to do with the recognition he gave to Little Richard. I said nothing about anyone's financial gain.

[@jagath2487]

Little Richard NEVER got the recognition he rightfully deserves.

[@berwyn58]

The photo with the Beatles and Little Richard is priceless!!

[@lwmson]

When the Beatles came over to the U.S. that year, a reporter asked Paul, "Aren't you guys copying Little Richard?" Paul's reply: "Isn't everybody?"

[@johnnyoranges]

The early Beatles high pitched 'wooo' singing was obviously inspired (taken from / stolen from ?) Little Richard, as that band and just about every rock'n'roll fan knows. No music is 100% original, but if the idea goes too far (i.e. 'My Sweet Lord' or I.M.O. 'Stairway to Heaven), then it can be seen as plagiarism and a court date may quickly ensue. It's something which all writers and musicians are well aware of, but equally all of them - black, white and brindle - borrow, lift, call it what you will. Listen to all the 'black' hip hop samplings of 'white' music. Oooohhh... racism ? Nah, just what happens in the music biz.

[@lwmson]

@@johnnyoranges Bingo! "She Loves You" is a prime example.

[@americangiant1003]

John Lafferty That is a brilliant comment on the brief history of Rock/Pop Music in the US and most of the western world since about 1955. Everyone has been inspired/sampled by many artists starting with the era of LR, Buddy Holly, Chuck Barry and of course Elvis. In the first decades of modern pop music history, it was White Musicians being influenced by majority Black R&B singers in the US. And now in the past 25-30 years or so, Many Hip-Hop Performers mostly Black Artists being influenced by many Rock and Pop stars who happened to be mostly White Artists. John you make a brilliant analysis. Too bad though in this political partisan society, most Pop/Rock music historians, especially those who have Progressive aka Liberal leanings would only discuss the 1950s era of Black Artists being a victim of racism. That sad period of early Rock history is true. However John, you bring a truthful and excellent comments on that aspect of pop music that most contemporary commentators and historians won’t mention. That is the highly popular aspect of “sampling” in pop music especially in Hip-Hop over the last 25-30 years or so.

[@johnnyoranges]

@@americangiant1003 Thanks for that. Yes, and I agree with you, esp. in regards to the 'progressive', 'liberal' media. It seems a lot of these folk, despite saying they're against discrimination, always want to highlight and create new divisions among people. Clearly they gain political and economic mileage out of this continuance of the hatred.

[@americangiant1003]

John Lafferty Without turning this off topic into a modern debate on the highly partisan US divide, I am a moderate on most political views. I can’t stand many of the views of the So called Progressive Liberals and also I can’t stand most of the views of the so called Conservative-based Far Alt Right also known as new “American Nationalism” led by Donald Trump either. In relation to this topic, many of the progressive leaning Music Commentators and historians especially the Millennial era born “experts” would only focus on 1 part of history. As a College Grad, that was fortunate enough to take an elective music college class on 20th Century American Music history, the Instructor did an excellent job on being “objective” and honest on the 1950s era Rock Music revolution. Too bad, school kids and college students in America are now often either taught with either the Progressive or Alt Right/Nationalism political view instead of teaching the damn truth such as this groundbreaking era in modern history. Guys I don’t want to turn this into a political argument just a truthful point on how even political views can cloud a honest and objective chat on Little Richard and his impact on the birth of Rock N Roll into a permanent worldwide art form.

[@shanalacey1]

He was always so genuine, in spite of his outrageous antics. Didn't have a mean bone in his body. He told hilarious stories and was gracious to everybody.

[@walterhunter3353]

MaliceInWonderland he is still alive

[@LilacStar82]

He's still alive and do you know him personally?

[@georgieporgie9195]

@@walterhunter3353 Nope, he bit the dust this morning.

[@Daynightexplorer]

MaliceInWonderland he seems so cool!

[@johnbriancatedrilla4028]

@Google Barbara Lerner Spectre too bad that comment took 2 years too know he's dead

[@Ericsmithsoul]

What more can you say? Jimi hendrex was his guitar player, James Brown was his back ground singer and the Beatles did his music before they got discovered!! Little Richard, if it wasn't for him and Chuck Berry, there would be NO ROCK AND ROLL!!!!

[@governorofthedeathstar1680]

And lets add the great FATS DOMINO to the small list of rock and roll innovators.

[@beatle9239]

You make a great point. You can easily say him and Chuck Berry caused rock and roll to be popular.

[@mariogmajner6549]

@@beatle9239 Bollox, no one heard of chuck Berry or little Richard before Elvis came along.

[@johnnyoranges]

One of the great things about rock'n'roll was that it brought people together of no matter what color. Jimi Hendrix clearly didn't care that his Experience, his audience, and much of his contemporaries being white. He was first and foremost a musician, and actually held a major grudge against Mr. Penniman. Little Richard and James Brown, among others, acknowledged that Elvis opened the door for them. And Elvis, when some Texan politician told him to "leave his black girl singers at home", had a great response. He made a point of having the Sweet Inspirations driven round the arena with himself and the racist politician. And I saw that story from the Sweet Inspirations themselves.

[@mariogmajner6549]

@@johnnyoranges Jimi Hendrix was a big Elvis fan and saw him in Concert in 1957.

[@jacquelineperry9594]

Richard said everyone stole from him and he was right.never realized he was so big.

[@oldl6655]

Yeah he invented rock n roll he's a mad scientist

[@Giverechoc]

AC/DC wouldn't exist without him and Chuck Berry. Take any Little Richard song and replace the piano with an SG and the horn section with a Gretsch G6131 and you have AC/DC.

[@elvispresley2021]

He was larger then Life

[@joegreaser]

@@georgieporgie9195 "Gay fool"? You are a god damn fool. Shut the fuck up and show some respect. You miserable piece of shit.

[@U2willB]

I can't believe he NEVER won a Grammy. They ALL stole from him, it's a crime

[@CoachDarren]

RIP to one of the original rock and roll legends. Listen how some of the other name groups was using his material Little Richard is a legend anyone who doesn't know that put down the mustard so you can ketchup.

[@polarityrecords]

Rest In Peace, Little Richard.

[@louisnewton4292]

Maybe his calmest interview lmao. I’ve never seen him so soft spoken. Also listen to that cheer when they came out.

[@jimmyj5035]

Little Richard is 1 of founding fathers of Rock & Roll and the Original Rockstar...

[@walesdad]

Absolutely great to see this.I remember an interview with Paul McCartney from only a few years ago and he said that he was still trying to be Little Richard.Thank you Richard,you changed the world for the better.

[@MrJoeybabe25]

As great as the Beatles were, they sat at the feet of this great artist in absolute awe! 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓

[@mikebledsoe2315]

*Your comment was the best ☝*

[@mikebledsoe2315]

@@bradhuskers *"SHUT UP."*

[@MykeFord950]

& the whole time he was getting ripped off for his publishing & royalties Thank god MJ bought his publishing almost 30 years later & gave Richard his $4mil that he deserved

[@tubester4567]

Pretty much all artists of the 50's and 60's were getting ripped off. By the 70's it started to change and artists could make millions playing vegas and touring around the country and the world. Little Richard has been rich for the last 40 years of his life.

[@steviecritiquenewby7874]

Fact's I read about that to you right about that

[@MykeFord950]

@@tubester4567 you're right but in the 60's when artists like sam cooke peeped the game & stressed owning your own publishing & royalties then they made sure he was made an example of & they orchestrated his murder Also read up on Howlin' Wolf..he was another artist who made sure he wasnt ripped off..he even took finance & management courses on the side & was one of the first black artists to buck the trend..

[@masongarrett3066]

Wow! Michael Jackson helped Little Richard get the money he deserved by buying his publishing rights?

[@MykeFord950]

@@masongarrett3066 yup He did the same with Sly Stone

[@technum1]

Beautiful interview. They are not made like him anymore. Humble, grateful and talented.

[@cleawox]

Great awareness by Dick Clark of the significance of the Little Richard. I love the sit down touch - showed equality, importance, and respect in that one act.

[@nataliedelagrandiere4022]

Go and see other great interviews of Little Richard on the Dick Cavett show. He is so funny with his 'shut up'.

[@Hygelac1000]

One of the biggest innovators of the 20th century in any medium. He's a legend.

[@HipHopSoulTV]

Little Richard Inspired Prince So Much You Can Tell. ( Little Richard is Funny & Creative He's Everything )

[@bobknobenoff7383]

God speed Little Richard. The Architect of Rock & Roll. Rest In Peace.

[@leviclark3822]

Actually the true architect is a woman named SISTER ROSETTA THARP...but yes Little Richard is definitely the one who broke the concrete

[@rosataylor7549]

@@leviclark3822 s

[@mrgeorgeleach7498]

Bob Knobenoff rest in Hell

[@moviemagg]

The true architect of Rock & Roll was Bill Haley and his Comets. Their first record was Rock the Joint in 1951, then Crazy Man Crazy in 1953 and then Rock Around the Clock was recorded in 1954. Chuck Berry hit the charts in August of 1955 with Maybellene, Carl Perkins recorded Blue Suede Shoes in December of 1955 and then Little Richard released Tutti Fruitti in late January 1956. Then Elvis hit the charts in early March of 1956 with Heartbreak Hotel. Little Richard was great, but Bill Haley is the one who really started the ball rolling.

[@PKStefanini]

He was so gorgeous. He closely resembles the Wodaabe, the most beautiful people in the world as claimed by many. He is so sweet and humble and absolutely endearing.

[@kimessex3678]

Gorgeous he is so beautiful any still beautiful in old age the king of rock and roll Little Richard peace out

[@bradhuskers]

Your low IQ is showing. Elvis is the king of rock n roll. Get educated.

[@duff0120]

@@bradhuskers Elvis popularized rock n roll, he soold soo much albums. Without elvis, rock wouldnt be as huge as it is. Elvis Presley and The Beatles. "Nothing affected me until I heard Elvis. Without Elvis, there would be no Beatles", John Lennon famously said about the King of Rock 'n' Roll. and he also said: John Lennon : Before Elvis, there was nothing. “Before Elvis, there was nothing.” “When I first heard Elvis' voice, I just knew that I wasn't going to work for anybody; and nobody was going to be my boss… Hearing him for the first time was like busting out of jail.”

[@SpeegBJ]

Um, I kinda want to go to a concert that's the Rolling Stones, The Animals AND Little Richard. I would kinda lose my mind.

[@cryptozoomauler5505]

I'd like to see that concert too! Maybe one day up in Heaven we'll get to.

[@fifermcgee5971]

What a lovely southern gentleman Little Richard was, well spoke impeccably dressed, hugely talented, good on you Little Richard.

[@irenedontoh3539]

This is the first video of Little Richard that I am watching with him so calm. 😃👍🏼

[@jrob1810]

So well spoken, proud and talented young man, R.I.P. you flamboyant amazing man, truly an honour to listen to your music

[@williamschletzer4516]

He was especially humble and soft spoken here. Nice interview. Got news he passed today. Just want to mention three people who's music and style wouldn't be the same without Richard: Prince, James Brown, The Beatles, especially Paul who borrowed Richard's scream. RIP Richard. My favorite song from my youth: Keep a Knockin'. I can remember hearing it on vacation in Wheeling, West Virginia outside the Big Boy restaurant when my family was visiting relatives there. We were from Minnesota. One musical moment I've remembered all my life.

[@pauljoseph8691]

Such an overlooked part of his legend which demonstrates his true mastery. The biography is sure good reading too

[@janicechildress2952]

So influential in many ways. Intelligent marketeering served he and God well. Rolled through my town many for festivals passing out flyers for Jesus. Last visit was to our historical theater maybe seven? yrs ago. Classy, talented. Complex man. I would like to see another movie showing all he overcame.(SXSW have any ACL footage estate deserves?) We♥️Richard.

[@spicyhot2552]

Little Richatd was handsome. Rip.🙏🏽

[@ioxxd90]

So calm and reserved! ...

[@therealzilch]

Little Richard was and is a legend.

[@erehistruth2356]

One word: Legend.

[@angeliquerolon1816]

He was a beautiful man

[@250txc]

Little Richard, what a great talent and great man.

[@JungleYT]

He seemed so kind and gracious, instead of having a big ego, arrogance, etc. When you're good, you really don't have to be that way...

[@MrBunnymaan]

Amazing artist a real legend

[@marytorres4843]

I'm still one of Little Richard's fans. I grew - up listening 🎶 to his music and dancing to it!

[@trevorjennings35Gmail]

Hello Mary, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus?

[@PamelaTaylor]

God bless you and thank you for the beautiful music you gave us the king of rock and roll

[@truck9moon100]

Very humble. A walking legend.

[@chocodiledundee1]

Wow he was still quiet humble back then ... I love you little Richard, you’re the creator , the originator... the king of Rock’n’Roll wow all the ladies say wow.... all the boys say humm ...

[@debrawilliams7983]

What a shock! They are now both gone. RIP to you both 😞😞😞

[@royandjacqueline1294]

Little Richard is handsome ♥️ 🥰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇯🇲🕊️🔥✝️

[@chocodiledundee1]

Handsome man so handsome !

[@britishlad5648]

Great interview with Little Richard!!!

[@grandma.p]

He gives a really nice interview.

[@ka_living]

He was beautiful. The eyes tho!💖💖💖R.I.P Little Richie. You paved the way. The true Architect of R & R.

[@duff0120]

he has very native american features too. beautfiul mix

[@tnawcwvictoria]

R.I.P. Mr. Clark and King Richard Reunited up in the Great Big Bandstand in the Sky

[@bradhuskers]

He wasn't the king. Unless you're a low IQ racist. Then just carry on with your dumb self.

[@lakeabrown5061]

His hair is so perfect

[@moraemepasikhani9153]

RIP, Rock and Roll Legend Little Richard

[@hectorrivera2785]

The king. Little Richard deserve all the Respect and credit for having changed the history of music. He is one of the most important pieces on making the landscape of music the way we know it today. Rock in paradise Richard.

[@bradhuskers]

Cheeto face low IQ. Elvis's soul depth and diversity destroys little richard. Elvis is the true king. Dumbass.

[@hectorrivera2785]

@@bradhuskers Hes not. Say what you want, He´s not.

[@beatricewoods8377]

Thank you dick you and ed Sullivan were ahead of your time

[@jormoria]

People back then knew what was good in Europe,in the USA segregation and racisms clouded their star

[@johnnyoranges]

True. So many Americans only see skin color, skin color, skin color. I love the US and many of it's people, but they sure have a major scar which blinds them to our common humanity. That needs to heal.

[@keepinitkawaii]

Thats why i always wanted loved the British invasion bands. They were so open and honest about what music inspired them.

[@fncz]

That is really cool to see. LR was always a fave. He made OUR music without a nod to the folks our parents liked.

[@SkyeRangerNick]

Here it is 4/11/23 ... I love hearing the details. I was pretty young back then. My mom was an Elvis fan. I am glad to see these old clips.

[@noeltrace2853]

Wow he is 85 now he us so nice in person we see all the time in Nashville !!!! He can really dress nice even at 85 yrs old

[@marytorres4843]

I saw Dick Clark in person in the late 60's in Las Vegas at the Air Port. He was in the gift shop with then his wife.

[@df5295]

Eddie Murphy's character on SNL Clarence the 5th Beatle must have been based on Little Richard. 😆

[@Snagglefratz]

There are no words. RIP Little Richard. 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

[@walterhunter3353]

He is the originator not one of....

[@laneyjackson5916]

Rip beautiful, talented, KING OF ROCK and ROLL 🎸

[@JErnst-pl5xk]

The Architect ....will be missed 😕

[@myidentityisamystery5142]

It’s so cute how he just pulled out the picture

[@digeorgesiphone]

How humble was the true King of Rock n’ Roll!! Unfair they “”borrowed”” his material.. they all should pay real money and respect for His Majesty Little Richard.

[@EbonyWhitee]

Such a beautiful man, with a beautiful soul.

[@anthonystroman8407]

The best.

[@kimessex4011]

Cutie pie cutie Cutie he's the cutest thing in this picture still Little Richard is God of rock and roll

[@jamescoughlan8193]

Legend, Rip Little Richard.

[@martinsmith6342]

Great interview!

[@mackdog832]

May Little Richard Rest In Peace......

[@nikos8247]

The animals is my favourite british 60's rock band... I'm glad the great Little Richard agrees!

[@KingTriton1837]

He was incredibly handsome!

[@parapoliticos52]

Man , his head was enormous. No wonder he was so creative and talented.

[@tr377723]

They got it all from him. Little Richard really was the blue print. Chuck Berry too. They were the orininarors of Rock-and-Roll. Outkast Hollywood Divorce is the perfect song for how they do the originators of the Art. R.I.P. to Little Richard. When Michael Jackson bought 90% of Sony catalog guess who got their masters back for free? Little Richard

[@gailbrown6133]

I've been loveing his music for about 58 years my pour old dad told me I had to change colers and I shure tried.

[@harrypalmer3481]

Little Richard, The King & Queen of Rock'n'Roll! Love Richard Penniman.

[@neldadon]

FOUNDER n KING 👑 OF ROCK N ROLL

[@bradhuskers]

Low IQ weak minded sheep.

[@DYNODRUM]

Well,You just heard the 'History' of how R&R really happened. He, carried The Rod & Staff. All those Bands followed, in His Wake. God Bless.

[@thebassbat7882]

such a beautiful person.

[@carmelitacarter3913]

Little Richard will live forever.

[@TheReal1953]

The Beatles were making $50ea per night before Little Richard introduced them to the world. Hendrix played guitar for him for four yrs.....Jagger slept on the floor of his apartment unknown....Redding sang in his band and it goes on and on. Sure, he was 'out there' with his personal life, but he, Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley are the ABSOLUTE foundations of rock 'n roll.

[@franktheo2055]

American Bandstand Dick Clark & Little Richard.. Long Tall Sally Rest In Peace.

[@altosmusiclab2248]

i like to imitate him playing Lucille! rockin that smile....

[@dvamateur]

If not for Keyboard magazine, I wouldn't have even known who Little Richard was. I went to his concert at B.B.King's on 42nd Street, and I had to go by myself, because anyone I told them about, they didn't know who Little Richard was. I didn't know myself that I went to see the biggest star in Rock'n'Roll.

[@starbird1111]

The Gate of The Golden Age of Rock n Roll is closing. I was born in 64. I was born to late. “Hail Hail Rock n Roll”

[@SHaqq-wv9hn]

THAT is so funny---it's 1964 and he talks about having Little Richard on as "feeling like old times"---hahaha

[@thamilton1340]

Man....A Str8 Up Gentleman with Class....5 Star/Topshelf

[@lamper2]

DENTYNE was his sponsor here but years earlier it was BEECHNUT GUM-"WRAPPED IN GREEN,MADE FOR A TEEN" at his nighttime show.

[@bernicemoore5182]

He knew who the best of the British bands were! The Animals!

[@JAWZMUZIK1]

Little Richard Put The Beatles on.

[@choycewellington3911]

A SUPER STAR FOREVER AND ALWAYS!

[@romemeka]

Such a Classic!

[@seanmakesthings]

Awesome, so crazy to see little Richard’s in a suit with slick back hair when 5 years later he would never wear a suit again!

[@yasminx16]

His bone structure was impeccable.

[@perrysar5954]

The Beatles asked how he sang his Oooooooo falsetto..and he replied..." come up to my room and I'll show you boys..lol..

[@trevorjennings35Gmail]

Hello Perry, how are you doing today, hope you are fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

[@gailbird100]

King of rock and roll ❤

[@tcp2904]

Rest in peace Little Richard!!! The king!!

[@darealberrygarcia]

Triple OG if ever there was a 4th he would be that or even a 5th

[@fostercathead]

What a Star!

[@johnwright291]

Wow how cool. What a guy.

[@reneebraxton1032]

He looked great.

[@blueridgepics]

.love love love!!!

[@tonimoon6346]

Biggest star they ever had on that show...🤘🌹

[@donalddavis6689]

Look At That Wonderful Smile On Little Richard Face 😊!! He Talk So Educated And Very Smart!! Little Richard & Dick Clark. R.I.P. To Both.