Tharpe, Sister Rosetta
The Gospel Of Rock'n'roll According To...
On vinyl, here's a stunning compilation of recordings from Sister Rosetta Tharpe, dating back to the years 1956-1961. Tharpe's groundbreaking innovation lay in her ability to fuse the sacred with the secular, infusing traditional gospel tunes with the rhythmic energy and rebellious spirit of rock'n'roll. Songs s.a. 'Strange Things Happening Every Day' and 'Rock Me' showcased her dynamic style, blending spiritual lyrics with infectious rhythms and bluesy guitar licks. In doing so, she laid the foundation for the rock'n'roll revolution that would follow, influencing iconic figures such as Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry and Little Richard.
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Format
LP - 1 disk
Release date
04-07-2019
Label
Item-nr
552201
EAN
8435307608680
Availability
Exp. 04-07-2019