Why Little Richard FIRED Jimi Hendrix! (What I Learned Playing With the King of Rock and Roll...)

A brand new series featuring my dad, Rick Johnson! As professional musician, Rick has played with many iconic musicians of the last century. In this series, he shares what he has learned from first hand experience of over 3 decades as a full time musician.
In this episode, Rick shares his account of playing with Little Richard at the Whiskey a Go-Go in October of 1971. Hear his behind the scenes account of what it was like working with Little Richard and what it was like playing in his band.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
01:03 Lesson
11:26 Lick
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[@jeffrowlette]

Mid-1990s, my mom bumped into Little Richard in a Las Vegas hotel restaurant...she said he greeted her like he was still on stage!

[@thefancyray]

Thanks for sharing your story. Love Little Richard +++

[@outtathyme5679]

Great story

[@kertbert1]

Cool Story!

[@visionlandmusic]

Little Richard was a beast! All a born-again Christian!