Sir Paul McCartney has paid tribute to Little Richard following the rock 'n' roll legend's death at the age of 87 on Saturday.
The 'Tutti Frutti' singer - the self-styled "king and queen of rock 'n' roll" - is credited with influencing a generation of performers, from The Beatles and the Rolling Stones to David Bowie and Sir Elton John.
Posting a photo of Richard with his Beatles bandmates on Instagram, McCartney wrote: "Little Richard came screaming into my life when I was a teenager. I owe a lot of what I do to Little Richard and his style; and he knew it. He would say, 'I taught Paul everything he knows'. I had to admit he was right."
He added: "A great man with a lovely sense of humour and someone who will be missed by the rock and roll community and many more. I thank him for all he taught me and the kindness he showed by letting me be his friend. Goodbye Richard and a-wop-bop-a-loo-bop."
Sir Elton has also paid tribute to Richard, describing him as "a true legend, icon and a force of nature".
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