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Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Forgotten Mother of Rock-and-Roll

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Chuck Berry borrowed her guitar stylings. Little Richard said she was responsible for his career. Elvis was influenced by her. Who was the real Sister Rosetta Tharpe?

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