As we reported earlier today here on eWn, rock pioneer Little Richard passed away at the age of 87 after a battle with cancer. Marc Mero, who used Little Richard as the inspiration for his “Johnny B Badd” character, took to Twitter today to react to his passing. He said,
“Little Richard, Founding Father of Rock and roll Who Broke Musical Barriers, Dead at 87. My character in WCW wrestling that Dusty Rhodes created for me to portray was based on him. Here he is holding a poster of me back in 1993. Some great memories!”