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Jan 27, 1958R&B singer Little Richard enters a theological seminary in Huntsville, Alabama, on his way to becoming an ordained minister. His song "Lucille (You Won't Do Your Daddy's Will)" becomes a country hit 25 years later for Waylon JenningsJul 11, 1959"Slippin' And Slidin'" songwriter Little Richard shows up six hours late for his wedding to Ernestine Campbell at his home in Los AngelesOct 8, 1962Five years after renouncing it, Little Richard blasts back to rock & roll, performing the future country hit "Lucille" during a show at the Gaumont Theater in Dorcaster, England. The bill also features Sam Cooke and emcee Gene VincentSep 29, 1963The Everly Brothers begin a headlining tour of England with Bo Diddley, The Rolling Stones and Little Richard opening. Their first venue: London's New Victoria TheaterSep 13, 1969Jerry Lee Lewis performs at a rock 'n' roll oldies concert in Toronto with Chuck Berry, Alice Cooper, Gene Vincent, Little Richard and John Lennon's Plastic Ono BandNov 23, 1969With Little Richard in the Los Angeles audience, The Rolling Stones perform "Honky Tonk Women" on "The Ed Sullivan Show." The song is hailed among the 500 greatest country singles of all-time in a Country Music Foundation bookDec 15, 1969Charley Pride performs "(I'm So) Afraid Of Losing You Again" during "The Music Scene" on ABC. The show also features Lou Rawls and Little Richard, who offers "Lucille (You Won't Do Your Daddy's Will)"Apr 20, 1972Billy "Crash" Craddock records "I'm Gonna Knock On Your Door" and Little Richard's "Slippin' And Slidin'" at the Woodland Sound Studios in NashvilleAug 5, 1972Jerry Lee Lewis performs at a rock 'n' roll oldies show at London's Wembley Arena with Chuck Berry, Bill Haley, Little Richard and Bo DiddleyMar 5, 1976"The Midnight Special" welcomes Tanya Tucker, who performs "Don't Believe My Heart Can Stand Another You" and "You've Got Me To Hold On To." Other guests include Helen Reddy, David Bowie and Little Richard
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