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Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Gospel guitar that prefigured rock

1938 – 1973· Arkansas

Influence(2)

→Chuck BerryWidely cited
“Tharpe’s gospel-guitar attack shaped early rock ’n’ roll.”
→Ray CharlesWidely cited
“Her gospel-guitar showmanship fed the coming soul & rock generation.”

Member(6)

→GospelDocumented
→Gospel MusicWidely cited
“Genre classification (Wikidata P136).”
→Rhythm And BluesWidely cited
“Genre classification (Wikidata P136).”
→BluesWidely cited
“Genre classification (Wikidata P136).”
→JazzWidely cited
“Genre classification (Wikidata P136).”
→Rock And RollWidely cited
“Genre classification (Wikidata P136).”