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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?

Janice Kaplan

Published Sep. 11 2016 12:01AM EDT

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Janice Kaplan

Janice Kaplan

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