Sister Rosetta Tharpe (1915"1973) was a gospel singer, pianist, and guitarist whose combination of holy rolling and louche swing made her one of the forgotten godparents of rock. ("Sister" was a nickname, not a title; she was no sort of nun.) Her protégée Marie Knight (1925"2009) had a churchier alto ... More »
SOURCE: Vulture at 10:00PM on September 14, 2016