He once said he invented being gay as well as rock! (GIF via GIPHY)

Little Richard died today at 87, following many years of ill health. Full obit for the rock legend here.

Richard's story is the story of religion vs. queer identity. He said he was put out of his family home for being gay as a kid, and was bullied for being effeminate, yet in the '40s was performing in drag and experimenting with truly outrageous style, both of which were in direct contrast with his deeply religious upbringing.

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