January 2022 Auction Ends Thursday, January 27th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/10/2022
Photo signed by Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the ''Godmother of Rock & Roll'', whose electric guitar backed gospel music profoundly influenced early rock icons such as Elvis, Keith Richards, Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash, Eric Clapton, Little Richard, and many more. Her 1945 breakthrough song, ''Strange Things Happening Every Day'' has been called the first rock & roll record. Glossy photo shows Tharpe playing guitar, signed on the verso ''Best wishes / Sister Rosetta Tharpe''. Measures 8'' x 10''. Moderate creasing, overall in very good condition.
Sister Rosetta Tharpe Signed 8'' x 10'' Photo -- The Godmother of Rock & Roll
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