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Art Rupe, pioneering rock 'n' roll mogul who helped launch Little Richard, dies at 104

Rupe founded Specialty Records, which helped establish the L.A. music industry and jump-started careers of Little Richard and a gospel-era Sam Cooke.

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Art Rupe, pioneering rock 'n' roll mogul who helped launch Little Richard, dies at 104

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Rupe founded Specialty Records, which helped establish the L.A. music industry and jump-started careers of Little Richard and a gospel-era Sam Cooke. more info

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