SISTER ROSETTA THARPELet’s start with the legend. The gospel musician (born Rosetta Nubin in 1
SISTER ROSETTA THARPELet’s start with the legend. The gospel musician (born Rosetta Nubin in 1915), is known as the godmother of rock ‘n’ roll. She boosted the genre, influencing musicians like Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Elvis (…naturally), and more. She also had a robust voice with a delicious rasp, perfectly evidenced by songs like “Up Above My Head” and “Down by the Riverside.”Photographed above in 1938 and 1950. (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images and Gerard Landau/INA/Getty Images) -- source link
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