Some things are open to debate. Who's the best guitarist; who's the greatest drummer etc. But who is the single most important vocalist & performer in rock n' roll; then there is no debate to be had. Without Little Richard there is no rock n' roll. His inspiration & influence over EVERY genre of modern music is irrefutable. You may prefer others; but when everyone from Elvis & James Brown to Jimi Hendrix & Lemmy holds you up as the greatest; it is futile to argue. & without Little Richard then there would probably have been no Bathroom Wall as it was my dad playing me Keep A Knockin' as a toddler that set me on the path to rock n' roll damnation.