It's Rosetta Tharpe Day!

[Mr. H.]

I saw a documentary about this lady a few months ago. Great story.

 

[Moonglow]

On the intro the poor guy almost lost his teeth a couple of times...

 

[Moonglow]

Rock-a-billy gospel gal...

 

[Harry Dresden]

I saw a documentary about this lady a few months ago. Great story.

yea she was pretty good.....i found out about her when i saw Johnny Cash, and Little Richard mention her so i checked her out....she was Gospels first cross over artist....the Gospel people were shocked at her "Gospel-Rock"....