While on tour in Sydney, Australia, Little Richard denounces Rock ‘n’ Roll, saying “If you want to live for the Lord, you can’t take Rock and Roll too. God doesn’t like it.” Clifford Burks, his saxophone player then dares Richard to prove his “faith in God.” The legend takes the challenge. Little Richard tosses four diamond rings, valued at $8,000, into Sydney’s Hunter River. He turns to Gospel music. Five years later, he switched back to Rock ‘n’ Roll. The first of his many hits was “Tutti Frutti.” The original lyrics had to be changed from “Tutti Frutti got Booty” to “Tutti Frutti ah Rudy” in order to get airplay. The 45 on Specialty Records is worth up to $40.00 but the 78 rpm version can now sell for $100.00. Also, in 1962, the Beatles are the opening act when Little Richard rocks Liverpool.