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Little Richard Undergoes Hip Surgery

Little RichardEven those living legends who still rock are in need of a body tune-up every once in awhile. Little Richard, now 76, is recovering at a Vanderbilt University hospital after undergoing hip surgery. In a post to his official Myspace page, a spokesperson has said that although the surgery was successful, the veteran rocker is still in a lot of pain. "Please be praying for a quick and full recovery. He may have a long road ahead of him (i.e. physiotherapy) because he waited so long to have the surgery."

Little Richard, a long-time born-again Christian, is asking his fans to continue praying for him as he recovers. According to the Associated Press, he plans to resume touring activities in 2010, once his recovery is in full. "He is thankful to the LORD for the blessing of longevity and greatly appreciates the kindness and caring of all of the faithful warriors who have been uplifting him in prayer," the Myspace statement continued.

Little Richard has long been credited as one of the founders of what we now know as modern rock 'n' roll, when in the mid '50s, he explored a combination of blues, gospel and faster rhythms in songs such as 'Tutti Frutti' and 'Good Golly, Miss Molly.' Numerous influential musicians such as Bob Dylan, Otis Redding and Elvis Presley all attribute Little Richard as a primary influence in their defining work.

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Teddy McQuiston

KING !!!!! GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERY SECOND OF YOUR DAY!! Your Friend
Blues singer Teddy McQuiston "Ready Teddy " New Orleans

November 30 2009 at 3:34 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Brian Quinn

Get well soon Richard. We need the Georgia Peach's beauty back on duty.

November 25 2009 at 8:06 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Zarathustra

To: Littlerichardwearewithyou. I know how I got here.... My dad stuck his Dick into my Mom......66 years ago. Miracle, 9 months later I popped out. There is no g-d-damngod... That's a figment of your imagination, pounded into you from birth!!! Give it up, open up you mind, and set yourself FREE!!! Get a good doctor who does his job well..... no imaginary 'sky daddy' necessary!

November 24 2009 at 11:43 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Ronny Ballard

God be with you Lil Richard. I pray that in no time at all you will be up and about.

November 24 2009 at 11:26 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Ron Ferreira

Met Little Richard before a show. Was down to Earth and a very amusing man. One of the real living legends.

November 24 2009 at 11:09 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Brea

I worked at a hotel in Nashville (can't reveal which one) where Mr. Penniman AKA Little Richard stays frequently. The way you see him on tv is really how he is in general. He likes to address everyone like "Oooh ok, thank you baby!" it's tickling. Prayers go out for a successful recovery

November 24 2009 at 10:54 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Mike

God bless the good Professor Penniman! So few of rock and roll's founding fathers are still with us, and he is one of the best. Praying for his speedy and complete recovery.

November 24 2009 at 10:48 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
jim

Little Richard has been hip since the 50's!

November 24 2009 at 10:39 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Helen

Yup, You know you're getting old when you're talking about hip replacements.

November 24 2009 at 10:38 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Zarathustra

Hope you live that long.........

November 24 2009 at 11:48 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
JEAN

PRAYERS ARE MANY FOR THE QUICK RECOVERY OF "LITTLE RICHARD." HOPE AND PRAY HE DOESN'T FACE THE HORRIBLE TREATMENT I RECEIVED WHILE A PATIENT AT VANDERBILT. ONLY GOD HELPED ME TO SURVIVE THAT HORRIBLE ORDEAL. I AM GRATEFUL DAILY FOR HIS AWESOME HELP.

November 24 2009 at 10:17 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply