Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Sister Rosetta Tharpe was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist who achieved great success in the 1930s and 1940s with her gospel and blues music. She was one of the first gospel artists to use electric guitar and to incorporate secular sounds into her music, thereby paving the way for the later development of rock and roll.
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She was one of the first gospel artists to use electric guitar and to incorporate secular sounds into her music, thereby paving the way for the later development of rock and roll. Tharpe's powerful vocals and energetic guitar playing made her a popular performer, and she had a significant influence on other musicians, such as Little Richard and Elvis Presley. Despite facing discrimination as an African American woman in the music industry, Tharpe left a lasting legacy and is often considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time.