History Lesson # 1 Sister Rosetta Tharpe

So, You like Elvis? He's the King right? Well that makes Sister Rosetta Tharpe the queen and mother who raised him and a bunch of other artist who idolized and glorified this guitar playing bad ass! She is deemed the "Godmother of Rock and Roll." When thinking about Rock and Roll, how often do you think about the black woman who pioneered it all? Now you will!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sister_Rosetta_Tharpe A little more information on her! Enjoy!