• Legendary Trailblazer: Discover the untold story of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, America's godmother of rock 'n' roll, whose electrifying singing and guitar playing paved the way for generations of musicians from the 1940s to the present day.
• Overlooked Contribution: Learn about Tharpe's remarkable influence on the birth of rock-and-roll, a genre that owes its existence to her groundbreaking talent and creativity, which had been overlooked for far too long.
• Defying Categorization: Delve into the life of this queer, Black icon who fearlessly defied categorization, breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry, and inspiring music legends like Elvis Presley.
• Extensive Research: Author Gayle F. Wald draws from the memories of over 150 individuals who knew Tharpe, as well as newspapers, archives, and memorabilia, to meticulously piece together a comprehensive and captivating biography.
• Empowering Women in Rock: This biography sheds light on Tharpe's remarkable legacy, forever altering our understanding of women's pivotal role in rock music and reshaping the narrative of US popular music history.

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