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FIRST UP: SISTER ROSETTA THARPE!
Sister Rosetta Tharpe (born Rosie Etta Atkins in Cotton Plant, Arkansas) as sheโs better known, was a singer and guitarist in the 1930s and 40s. Born in 1915, she is referred to as the โgodmother of rock and rollโ, considering her style of combining music was very similar to the rock and roll genre! She first started making music for her church, until moving onto her own pursuits.
She started performing and singing young, with her mother also being a singer for the church they went, she encouraged Tharpe greatly. Later, in the 1920s, Tharpe went on with her mother to start a mother-daughter duo in Chicago!
She was a queer woman, a trailblazer, and a damn good singer, mixing blues, jazz, and gospel!
Though she did face racism, she was very able to become a national sensation nonetheless.
She was even cited in influencing many people youโve definitely heard of, like: Jonny Cash, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, and many more!
Now, it is stated from sources like womenshistory.org, that her queer identity is not fully researched, though it has been confirmed of her having relationships with both men and women throughout her life. Committed ones, as well!
Tharpe still remains a very big influence on large artists, and still a big center of discussion when citing inspirations for said artists.
(Sources: Wikipedia, National Womenโs History Museum)
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