The Richard Penniman (better known as Little Richard) depicted in this 2000 film was a flamboyant, larger-than-life character, not to mention a vital figure in pop music history--perhaps even "the architect of rock & roll," as he's called here. The birthplace of Little Richard was located in Macon, Georgia. Oh, the mad mystery of rock ’n’ roll. Half the fun of listening at the crack of dawn to this hilarious, uplifting documentary (16 May, 4am) was hearing people trying to work out how on earth a human being like the late Little Richard came to be – sifting for clues through his youth and influences. Documentary about Little Richard's God's Beautiful City. Facts about Little Richard 8: the birthplace of Little Richard. Fact Check We strive for accuracy and fairness. Facts about Little Richard 9: the childhood time. With Robert 'Bumps' Blackwell, Alan Freed, Angel Lee, Little Richard. It takes a little effort, but he manages to push the frame into the proper aspect ratio and add color to the emulsion. There were 12 kids in the family and Richard was the third one. Check out these pictures of Woodland Sound Studios in 1979 from Billboard Magazine. [Discreet cut to medium shot here.] Amazon.com. Details about ROCK 'N' ROLL AMERICA - 2015 BBC FOUR 3-HOUR DOCUMENTARY DVD little richard See original listing. Documentary about rock-and-roll pioneer Little Richard, from his early days at the beginning of the rock era to the present, and covering his drug problems, his sporadic exits from and return to the music industry and other aspects of his long career. See Also: 10 Facts about Lil Wayne. Included are interviews with friends and colleagues. With Little Richard, James Darren. Little Richard's agent confirmed that the singer passed away on May 9, 2020, in Nashville, Tennessee from bone cancer. Directed by David Hinton. Details about ROCK 'N' ROLL AMERICA - 2015 BBC FOUR 3-HOUR DOCUMENTARY DVD little richard. Richard spent most of his childhood in a Pleasant Hill.