Purely History on Instagram: "Sister Rosetta Tharpe is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the creation of rock and roll. Born in 1915, she was a pioneering guitarist and singer who blended gospel with rhythm, blues, and electric guitar long before it became mainstream. Her energetic performances, distortion-heavy sound, and stage presence inspired legends like Elvis Presley, Little Richard, Johnny Cash, and Chuck Berry. While she didn’t receive the same recognition during