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Beverley Knight on Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the godmother of rock and roll
She influenced Elvis, Johnny Cash, Churck Berry, Little Richard and host of British blues acts of the 1960s. Sister Rosetta Tharpe, with her Gibson SG and wondrous voice, was a pioneer, and she's been nominated for Great...
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Beverley Knight on Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the godmother of rock and roll is an episode from Great Lives by BBC. She influenced Elvis, Johnny Cash, Churck Berry, Little Richard and host of British blues acts of the 1960s. Sister Rosetta Thar...
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Published May 11, 2026, 27:31 long, audio available.
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