This is the only cemetery of its kind in that it is connected to a. 'architect of rock 'n' roll' little richard (pictured) was laid to rest at his alma mater oakwood university, a historically black college in huntsville, alabama, wednesday. The rock and roll icon, born richard wayne penniman, will be buried at oakwood university, a historically black university in huntsville, alabama, the associated press reported.
The rock and roll icon, born richard wayne penniman, will be buried at oakwood university, a historically black university in huntsville, alabama, the associated press reported. Born richard penniman, little richard was buried wednesday at the oakwood university memorial gardens cemetery during a closed ceremony surrounded by close friends.