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MEMPHIS, TN - DECEMBER 31: Musician Little Richard performs during the halftime show of the game between the Louisville Cardinals and the Boise State Broncos in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl on December 31, 2004 at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Tennessee. Louisville defeated Boise State 44-40. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, TN - DECEMBER 31:  Musician Little Richard performs during the halftime show of the game between the Louisville Cardinals and the Boise State Broncos in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl on December 31, 2004 at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Tennessee. Louisville defeated Boise State 44-40.  (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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American singer and pianist Little Richard giving the peace sign with both hands ahead of the London Rock and Roll Show at Wembley Stadium in London, England, 5th August 1972. (Photo by Jack Kay/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

American singer and pianist Little Richard giving the peace sign with both hands ahead of the London Rock and Roll Show at Wembley Stadium in London, England, 5th August 1972. (Photo by Jack Kay/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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CIRCA 1957: Musician Little Richard poses for a portrait in circa 1957. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

CIRCA 1957:  Musician Little Richard poses for a portrait in circa 1957. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 03: Little Richard performs during the annual PBS "A Capitol Fourth" concert at the US Capitol on July 3, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 03: Little Richard performs during the annual PBS "A Capitol Fourth" concert at the US Capitol on July 3, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images)

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ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 29: Little Richard attends "The Legacy Lounge" A conversation with CeeLo Green and his inspiration at W Atlanta - Downtown on September 29, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Ben Rose/WireImage for NARAS)

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 29:  Little Richard attends "The Legacy Lounge" A conversation with CeeLo Green and his inspiration at W Atlanta - Downtown on September 29, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Ben Rose/WireImage for NARAS)