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'''Richard Wayne Penniman''', one of a dozen children in a
'''Richard Wayne Penniman''', one of a dozen children in a
Seventh-day Adventist family entered the world during the
[[Seventh-day Adventist]] family entered the world during the
great Depression on December 5, 1932 at Macon, Georgia.
great Depression on December 5, 1932 at Macon, [[Georgia]].
Influenced by gospel music, at 18 years of age Richard won a
Influenced by [[gospel music]], at 18 years of age Richard won a
talent contest in Atlanta that led to an unsuccessful recording
talent contest in Atlanta that led to an unsuccessful recording
contract with RCA Victor. Five years later his screaming vocal
contract with RCA Victor. Five years later his screaming vocal