Skip to content

on the semi-periphery

  • news dump
  • deeper thoughts
  • re: Hungary
  • photography
  • videos
  • #376 (no title)
  • Mastodon

Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Posted on 2015/03/20 - 2015/03/20 by jd

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SR2gR6SZC2M

‘…Sister Rosetta Tharpe is celebrated as gospel music’s first superstar, the godmother of rock and roll, “the original soul sister.” No better way to celebrate her spirit and legacy than with her legendary, electrifying 1964 live performance of “Didn’t It Rain” at the Manchester UK train station, complete with her iconic white coat and electric guitar….’
via The Godmother of Rock & Roll: Sister Rosetta Tharpe Live in Manchester, 1964

Posted in news dumpTagged music

Post navigation

US money paid for Bibi Netanyahu’s reelection
Peace with Iran could mean less profits
Proudly powered by WordPress | Theme: micro, developed by DevriX.