Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts. Today's episode reviews the career of Sister Rosetta Tharpe!
Sister Rosetta Tharpe was a woman who broke every norm. She was a thrice-married, bi-sexual woman who, for several years, toured with her gay partner. She was a fearless and confident black artist who popularized gospel music by combining traditional gospel music with the sounds of jazz and swing. Rosetta is often referred to as "the original soul sister" and "the Godmother of rock and roll". The list of famous musicians who have cited Rosetta Tharpe as a major influence is extensive. Her unforgettable voice, gospel swing crossover style, and guitar playing influenced a generation of musicians including such greats as Little Richard, Aretha Franklin, Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Isaac Hayes, Tina Turner, and countless others. In 2007, she was inducted posthumously into the Blues Hall of Fame, and on December 13, 2017, she was elected posthumously to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as an Early Influence.
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