Why It Matters
Sister Rosetta Tharpe (born Rosetta Nubin, March 20, 1915 – October 9, 1973) She was the first great recording star of gospel music, later being referred to as "the original Soul Sister" and "the Godmother of Rock and Roll". She was such an influential force for early rock n roll, she was among the first popular recording artists to use heavy distortion on her electric guitar, opening the way to the rise of electric blues. #blues #rocknroll #electricguitar #musician