This book would be worth the price for the intro alone. Sister Rosetta Tharpe, a lesser known gospel singer who crossed over into r&b was one of the first rockers, long before Elvis was ever a gleam in Sam Phillips' eye. She was an amazing guitarist, an incredible singer, and a hell of a woman making her way through segregated and sexist America with gusto. Apart from having three marriages, she also was rumored to have a relationship with sometime singing partner Marie Knight. You can check out some clips of her on YouTube if you want to get a taste of Sr. Rosetta's truly remarkable performance style.
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