Sister Rosetta Tharpe was a Legendary Gospel Singer and Guitarist, that is cited as a Key figure in the development of Rock and Roll. She is among the first to have commercially successful Gospel Records. Please take a listen here and have a nice Sunday: Didn't it rain, Children , Down by the Riverside , That's all , Rock me , The lonesome road , This train , Strange things happening everyday , Precious Memories , Silent night and Up above my head
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| Background information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Rosetta Nubin |
| Born | March 20, 1915 Cotton Plant, Arkansas, United States |
| Died | October 9, 1973 (aged 58) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Genres | Gospel, pop, jazz, blues, jump blues, rhythm and blues[1] |
| Occupations | Singer, guitarist |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, electric guitar |
| Years active | 1919–1973 |
