Person · 1915–1973
Sister Rosetta Tharpe
The "Godmother of rock and roll," who fused gospel with virtuoso electric guitar.
The godmother of rock, root of [[black-music]].
Sister Rosetta Tharpe's thunderous guitar and gospel fervor directly inspired Little Richard, Chuck Berry, and Elvis, rock and roll before the name existed.
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Her electric gospel guitar lit the fuse for rock and roll.