2382: Heroes of Rock #3: Sister Rosetta Tharpe

About this episode

This episode explores the contributions of Sister Rosetta Tharpe to the genre of Rock music.

The Heroes of Rock series examines contributors to the far-reaching genre of Rock. From pioneers to superstars, little known artists to trailblazers, one thing unites these heroes: They had the Rock inside them and they found a way to let it out. Today, Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com . Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends. Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com Follow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984. Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com .

People in this episode

Hosts: Jim, Patrick

Topics covered

• rock music
• music history
• pioneers of rock
• Sister Rosetta Tharpe
• music commentary
• trailblazers

Keywords

• Sister Rosetta Tharpe
• rock music
• music pioneers
• Heroes of Rock
• music commentary

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Apple Podcasts, audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher, TuneIn, quartjar, frankmuffin

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