Sister Rosetta Tharpe

This week's open threads will highlight some of the "hidden figures" in Rock N Roll.  The first person highlighted will probably have a biopic made about her life. Some historians consider her the creator of rock n roll.   Sister Rosetta Tharpe (March 20, 1915 – October 9, 1973) was an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and recording artist. A pioneer of … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: Black Women and Rock n Roll