Meet The Grandmother Of Rock

In this electrifying video, viewers are introduced to Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the trailblazing guitarist and powerhouse vocalist hailed as the “Godmother of Rock.” Blending gospel fervor with blazing electric guitar riffs, Tharpe broke barriers in the 1930s and 1940s, laying the foundation for rock and roll. Her groundbreaking style inspired legends like Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash, yet her legacy remains one of music’s best-kept secrets—until now.

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Meet Sister Rosetta Thorpe. She was known as the "Godmother of rock" and was the inspiration for Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash pic.twitter.com/sSnusNG8ZN

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