Even if being around rock and roll all my life (rock and roll bands, radio DJ) I never knew about Rosetta Tharpe.
Rosetta sang and played gospel in the '30s, rhythm and blues (considered rock and roll as years went on) This Train 1939, Down by the Riverside....big hit 1944...recorded by a lot of artists.
Johnny Cash said she was one of his favorite singers when he was a boy.
She influenced Chuck Berry, Little Richard...even Elvis...and many more.
This is one of her rare live performances...1964.
As you must know...I like music history...any kind of history.
Joe
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