Rosetta Tharpe was born in 1915 in Cotton Plant, Arkansas. She was inspired by female guitarists of the time like (my favorite) Memphis Minnie and performed a mixture of gospel and rock n roll in both nightclubs and churches. She was known for her idiosyncratic showmanship with her guitar. Artists like Elvis, Johnny Cash and Little Richard cite her as a source a great influence.
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