The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member founded Specialty Records in Los Angeles in 1946 – giving early breaks to people like Sam Cook, Little Richard and John Lee Hooker. Rupp died Friday at his home in Santa Barbara, California, and the cause of death has not been identified. His most lucrative and important signature was rhythm and blues artist and gospel Little Richard, who initially struggled...
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