Also American
AchievementOctober 31, 1938· music

Sister Rosetta Tharpe Records Her Debut Singles

Tharpe's debut recordings for Decca, including 'Rock Me' and 'That's All,' brought gospel fervor to popular audiences with her electrifying guitar playing. She became the first major gospel artist to record for a mainstream label and is widely credited as a godmother of rock and roll.