What is Sister Rosetta Tharpe's middle name?
Rosetta
What is Sister Rosetta Tharpe's full name?
Rosetta Nubin
Sister Rosetta Tharpe date of birth:
March 20, 1915
How old was Sister Rosetta Tharpe when died?
58
Where was Sister Rosetta Tharpe born?
Cotton Plant, Arkansas, USA
When did Sister Rosetta Tharpe die?
October 9, 1973
Why did Sister Rosetta Tharpe die?
Stroke
What is Sister Rosetta Tharpe nationality?
American
What is Sister Rosetta Tharpe's occupation?
Gospel Singer, Songwriter
What genre is Sister Rosetta Tharpe's work?
Gospel, jazz, blues, jump blues, rhythm and blues, Rock and Roll
What instruments does Sister Rosetta Tharpe play?
Vocals, guitar, electric guitar
Who is Sister Rosetta Tharpe's father?
Willis Atkins
Who is Sister Rosetta Tharpe's mother?
Katie Bell Nubin
Short Biography
Sister Rosetta Tharpe (March 20, 1915 – October 9, 1973) was an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and recording artist. A pioneer of 20th-century music, Tharpe attained popularity in the 1930s and 1940s with her gospel recordings that were a unique mixture of spiritual lyrics and rhythmic/early rock accompaniment. She became gospel music's first crossover artist and its first great recording star, referred to later as "the original soul sister" and "the godmother of rock and roll". She was an early influence on figures such as Little Richard, Johnny Cash, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis.