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30: The Woman who REALLY Started Rock & Roll: Sister Rosetta Tharpe

2022/2/2
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Sister Rosetta Tharpe, a pioneering guitarist and vocalist, is introduced as the unknown mother of Rock & Roll, influencing legends like Elvis Presley and Little Richard with her song 'Rock Me'.

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Do you know who Sister Rosetta Tharpe is? Would you believe me if I told you she’s responsible for Elvis Presley, Chuck Barry, Little Richard, The Beatles, The Who, The Rolling Stones, Jimmi Hendrix and basically Rock and Roll itself? Today we’re going to dive into Rosetta’s story and learn about how she is the unknown mother of Rock & Roll.

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