Death of Little Richard hurts, millions celebrate him on social media, including former USA First lady Michelle Obama
The death of Little Richard, a flamboyant founding father of the genre rock 'n' roll, led to an outpouring of tributes. The singer, who influenced musicians from The Beatles to Prince, died at 87, his death was announced on Saturday. "This one really stings. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of my bandmates and fans all over the world. Richard truly was the king!," Little Richard's longtime guitarist Kelvin Holly posted on Instagram . " With his exuberance, his creativity, and his refusal to be anything other than himself, Little Richard laid the foundation for generations of artists to follow," former united states first lady Michelle Obama tweeted. "We are so lucky to have had him. Sending all my love to his family and friends today."