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Sister Rosetta Tharpe:
Meet the TRUE INVENTOR and "Godmother of Rock & Roll" who inspired other greats like Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Aretha Franklin, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Bob Dylan, Tina Turner, and more!
Little Richard: Credited her as his greatest influence, having been put on stage by her as a teenager.
Chuck Berry: Famously stated his entire career was "one long Sister Rosetta Tharpe impersonation," borrowing her electric guitar style.
Elvis Presley: Inspired by her high-energy, guitar-driven performances.
Johnny Cash: Cited her as a major influence, having seen her perform in his youth.
Aretha Franklin: Influenced by her ability to bridge gospel with secular soul.
Others: Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Bob Dylan, and Tina Turner
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