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Sister Rosetta Tharpe attained popularity in the 1930s and 1940s, later being referred to as "the godmother of rock and roll". She influenced musicians, including Little Richard, Johnny Cash, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, and Jerry Lee Lewis.
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Sister Rosetta Tharpe | |
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 Photo portrait of Tharpe, 1938, by James J. Kriegsmann | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Rosetta Nubin (or Rosether Atkins) |
| Born | March 20, 1915 Cotton Plant, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | October 9, 1973 (aged 58) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Genres | Gospel, jazz, blues, rhythm and blues |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Vocals (mezzo-soprano), guitar |
| Years active | 1919–1973 |
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