Sister Rosetta Tharpe – Up Above My Head LP (Clear Vinyl) Online now

Destination Moon – SISTER ROSETTA THARPE UP ABOVE MY HEAD – Sister Rosetta Tharpe is often referred to as the godmother of rock and roll for her pioneering guitar technique, use of distortion reverb, and a 1963 UK tour with Muddy Waters that has been cited as a huge influence by Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, and Jeff Beck. Though she reached more widespread notoriety across the world in the 50s and 60s thanks to the folk blues revival and her beloved status among UK blues and rock musicians, it s her early recordings from the late 30s and early-mid 40s that are the most brilliant, visceral, and emotional of her career. This excellent collection compiles 18 of those amazing gospel and R&B sides into one place. Vinyl LP pressing.