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Section size for Little Richard (29 sections)
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(Top)	4,940	4,940
Early life	5,046	5,046
Music career	17	53,844
1947–1955: Beginnings	11,670	11,670
1956–1962: Initial success and conversion	10,451	10,451
1962–1979: Return to secular music	14,479	14,479
1984–1999: Comeback	7,057	7,057
2000–2020: Later years	10,170	10,170
Personal life	18	28,426
Relationships and family	2,293	2,293
Sexuality	6,049	6,049
Drug use	2,589	2,589
Religion	7,610	7,610
Health problems and death	9,867	9,867
Legacy	13	46,361
Music	8,658	8,658
Society	2,307	2,307
Influence	17,748	19,462
Tribute in film	1,714	1,714
Honors	8,359	8,359
Awards	7,562	7,562
In popular culture	4,560	4,560
Discography	1,531	1,531
Filmography	3,791	3,791
References	15	9,152
Citations	29	29
Bibliography	9,108	9,108
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Addition Request: Seabrun "Candy" Hunter Jr.

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Hello, I’d like to respectfully propose the inclusion of Seabrun “Candy” Hunter Jr. in the band members and collaborators section of the Little Richard article. Seabrun “Candy” Hunter Jr. was a musician, songwriter, and vocalist who toured and recorded with Little Richard during the 1970s. He co-wrote the track “Rockin’ Rockin’ Boogie” and was part of the 1975 Wembley performance group. His contributions are acknowledged across multiple music platforms and archival sources. While previous versions of the article have not mentioned him, I’m providing five international Wikipedia entries and source citations as evidence of notability: 🌍 Published Wikipedia Articles: 🇩🇪 German Wiki Page 🇫🇷 French Wiki Page 🇧🇷 Portuguese Wiki Page 🇯🇵 Japanese Wiki Page 🇪🇸 Spanish Wiki Page 📚 Supporting Sources: Qobuz – Rockin’ Rockin’ Boogie (Richard & Hunter credited) Barnes & Noble – King Richard and I by Seabrun “Candy” Hunter Jr. 45Worlds – 78 RPM listing with co-writing info AllMusic – Little Richard profile I believe adding Hunter’s name with a reference in the band member or sideman section, or even noting his songwriting contribution, would improve the accuracy and completeness of this historical entry. Thank you for considering this addition.

Ty Bat Zan (talk) 02:49, 20 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Request to Add Seabrun “Candy” Hunter Jr. as Collaborator and Band Member

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Request to Add Seabrun “Candy” Hunter Jr. to Little Richard’s Collaborators Section Seabrun “Candy” Hunter Jr. was an American songwriter, performer, and vocalist who toured and recorded with Little Richard during the 1970s. He co-wrote the track “Rockin’ Rockin’ Boogie” and was part of the 1975 Wembley performance group. His contributions are acknowledged across multiple music platforms and verified sources. While previous versions of the article have not mentioned him, I’m providing five international Wikipedia entries and source citations as evidence of notability: 🌍 Published Wikipedia Articles: de:Seabrun “Candy” Hunter Jr. (German Wiki Page) fr:Seabrun “Candy” Hunter Jr. (French Wiki Page) pt:Seabrun “Candy” Hunter Jr. (Portuguese Wiki Page) ja:シーブラン・“キャンディ”・ハンター・ジュニア (Japanese Wiki Page) es:Seabrun “Candy” Hunter Jr. (Spanish Wiki Page) Hunter is mentioned in: The Life and Times of Little Richard by Charles White (2003 updated edition) Send Me Your Lovin’ by Spencer Leigh (2023) Getty Images archival photos from 1975 Wembley performance These sources, along with music databases (AllMusic, Qobuz, 45Worlds), provide sufficient verifiability for listing him under the collaborators or sidemen section of the Little Richard article.

Respectfully,

Ty Bat Zan – estate representative of Seabrun “Candy” Hunter Jr.

Ty Bat Zan (talk) 04:06, 20 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Legacy and Contributions of Seabrun "Candy" Hunter Jr.

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During the mid-1970s, Little Richard collaborated with several musicians who contributed to his studio and live performances. Among them was Seabrun “Candy” Hunter Jr., a singer, songwriter, and performer credited with co-writing “Rockin’ Rockin’ Boogie” and other titles performed during this era.

Hunter is mentioned in industry correspondence and fan reviews as having worked alongside Richard on multiple unreleased tracks and concert tours, including sessions reportedly held at Pete Drake’s studio in Nashville, Tennessee. These efforts culminated in a series of performances and recordings between 1973 and 1975, some involving members of Motown’s Bottom & Company.

While not widely credited on official releases, Hunter’s name appears in the BMI database as a co-author of “Rockin’ Rockin’ Boogie” alongside Richard Penniman, and he is referenced by music historian Phil Silverman as a key contributor during Richard’s transitional years. Silverman added Hunter’s name to Little Richard’s Wikipedia page in 2022 following direct correspondence with Hunter’s family.

Correspondence between Silverman and Hunter’s daughter further confirm efforts to recover Hunter’s royalty rights and legacy status amid disputed authorship and uncredited contributions.

Sources:

BMI IPI #39423972 – Rockin’ Rockin’ Boogie (Hunter/Penniman) Library of Congress Copyright Catalog – Phil Silverman, 1985 Direct correspondence with Phil Silverman (April 2022–August 2023)

Ty Bat Zan (talk) 08:15, 20 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

NONE of the sources would be acceptable. See reliable sources. Theroadislong (talk) 15:01, 20 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]