Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Godmother of Rock and Roll

One of gospel music's first major recording stars, Sister Rosetta Tharpe pioneered a unique mixture of spiritual lyrics and electric guitar, later being referred to as "the original soul sister" and "the godmother of rock and roll". She was a major influence on artists such as Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Eric Clapton, and Elvis Presley.