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jmbar2

(7,962 posts) Fri Mar 20, 2026, 05:04 PM Yesterday

The Godmother of Rock 'n Roll, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, born today 111 years ago

It's hard to believe such masterful rockin' was happening so long ago. Happy birthday, Sister.

You could say that Rock n Roll was born 111 years ago today in Arkansas, but probably not where you'd think. Before there was a Chuck Berry or Little Richard, there was those who wanted to be like her.

Rosetta Nubin better known as Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the godmother of Rock was born on this day
— Ida B Wells' Winchester Rifle (@dytsras.bsky.social) 2026-03-20T13:34:25.290Z

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The Godmother of Rock 'n Roll, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, born today 111 years ago (Original Post) jmbar2 Yesterday OP

Amen to that. LoisB Yesterday #1

Wow! I've heard her name, but never seen/heard her. TY! electric_blue68 22 hrs ago #2

Here's my favorite clip of hers jmbar2 20 hrs ago #3

LoisB

(12,937 posts)

1. Amen to that.

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Fri Mar 20, 2026, 05:19 PM

Yesterday

electric_blue68

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2. Wow! I've heard her name, but never seen/heard her. TY!

Reply to jmbar2 (Original post)

Fri Mar 20, 2026, 07:18 PM

22 hrs ago

She's got the joint jumpin'!

jmbar2

(7,962 posts)

3. Here's my favorite clip of hers

Reply to electric_blue68 (Reply #2)

Fri Mar 20, 2026, 08:49 PM

20 hrs ago

She went on tour to UK in 1964 and performed at a Manchester railway station in the rain. She also pioneered some of the "strut" moves adopted by rock stars.

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