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Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Let's start at the beginning. The genesis. The very birth of rock 'n roll. Sister Rosetta Tharpe, born Rosetta Nubin in Arkansas, was one of gospel music's first crossover artists, and she was instrumental in building upon gospel and blues to create something entirely new. She's known as "the godmother of rock 'n roll" for a reason. When we think about the early days of rock 'n roll, we may think of Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and Elvis. But those dudes just wouldn't have had that sound without Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
For your playlist: "Didn't It Rain"
Phil Lynott
You can't talk about the history of metal without mentioning Ireland's Thin Lizzy, fronted by the inimitable Phil Lynott. Even if you're not a metal fan (Which.... why aren't you?), you might know the band best for "The Boys Are Back In Town." However, their take on the traditional Irish song "Whiskey In The Jar" is truly a thing of beauty.
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