Sister Rosetta Tharpe The Queen of Rock and Roll | Drunk History: Black Stories

Watch Drunk History: Black Stories to learn a thing or two about historical Black figures. But be careful, drink responsibly.
In this episode comedian Desiree Burch tells the story of a pioneering, guitar shredding, black, evangelical gospel sensation who inspired generations of musicians, and created the genre we call Rock’n’roll - that woman’s name is Sister Rosetta Tharpe. And it's about time she gets her spotlight!
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