Iconic musician Little Richard, known as a pioneer of rock ‘n’ roll and for his flamboyant stage presence, has died at 87.

Little Richard, born in Georgia as Richard Wayne Penniman, died Saturday morning of cancer, his son, Dan Penniman, confirmed to the Wall Street Journal. Little Richard was part of the first wave of rock ‘n’ roll, coming to prominence during the 1950s, paving the way, and influencing the music scene.