Little Richard was born Richard Wayne Penniman on December 5, 1932. He was only 15 when he left home, and only 17 when he joined the group Buster Brown's Orchestra performing R&B and 'jump blues' songs. He likely chose the name to highlight his youth.
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Little Richard's birth name is Richard Wayne Penniman.
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