THE BEST THING YOU CAN DO FOR YOURSELF TODAY IS WATCH "THE GODMOTHER OF ROCK & ROLL: SISTER ROSETTA THARPE" ~ Popthomology

Whatever else you are doing this Thursday...doesn't matta. Whatever day you might land on this page in the Future Of The World...doesn't matta. By taking an hour out of your 24 allotted to watch this fabulous BBC documentary, my fans of rock n' roll, you WIN. Sister Rosetta Tharpe, for those of you unfamiliar, was one of THE architects of rock music, a gospel singer of great power and heart, AND the most badass woman on the electric guitar you could ever imagine. She influenced The Influencers -- Dylan, Berry, Cash, Presley, and more -- and performed for crowds worldwide until her death in 1973. Tharpe is a delight to watch, because you know you are seeing the real deal, and joy just radiates from her.

Enjoy, and buy this excellent Sister Rosetta Tharpe biography as well!

"The Godmother of Rock & Roll: Sister Rosetta Tharpe," BBC Four, 2011

POPTHOMOLOGY/D.I. TOTALLY UNPAID CELEBRITY COMMENT CORNER!

"Twenty Feet From Stardom" film (June 4, 2013 via Facebook): "We love this review!!"

Ko Melina, The Dirtbombs, SIRIUS XM Underground Garage DJ (September 6, 2012, via Twitter): "Awesome #Bumbershoot photos of the @DirtbombsBand by @mariannesp..."

Kathy Valentine, The Go-Gos (August 23, 2011, via Twitter): 

"Cool blog review & candid concert pics that capture the day perfectly!"

Bill Oglesby , Saxophonist, "Coronado," Deerhunter, Halcyon Digest (February 16, 2011, via YouTube): 

"Hi Marianne, I'm the sax player on this cut and I've been enjoying this wonderful video collage that you put together for months.
I consider it quite an honor that you chose Illinois Jacquet to represent me not that I would compare my playing to his in any way, but Jacquet was a real soul-cat.

Thank you."

Keith Gordon, Co-Star & WM BFF, "Winnebago Man" (July 11, 2010, via Facebook): 
Without doubt, the BEST and only original music with 'Bago bytes remix ever done. So this is what I get to hear swirling around in my head for the next few days? Welcome aboard; I'm delighted!"

Joel Heller, Producer, "Winnebago Man" (July 11, 2010, via Facebook): 
"We love your song Marianne."

Ira Robbins, Trouser Press (March 20, 2010, via Facebook): 
"great piece of writing. i liked the film better and the band less, but no matter. this is top-notch cultural criticism. give this woman a job!"

Chris Walter (Feb. 15, 2010, via Diarrhea Island): 
"Nice piece, thank you. And thanks to Graham. I think all the photographers had a great time up there, it is an excellent book and exhibition.

Thanks
Chris"

Graham Nash (Feb. 8, 2010, via Diarrhea Island): 
"Thanks so much for your very perceptive review of the show at the EMP...... Let's not forget to give thanks to Paul Allen and the people of Seattle for supporting the arts....

Again, well done."

John Cleese (Nov. 4, 2009, via Facebook): 
"Nice review of the show by a real person."

God (Aug. 28, 2009, via Twitter): 
"Listen, honey, if you weren't a chick you would so be smote right now."

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THE BEST THING YOU CAN DO FOR YOURSELF TODAY IS WATCH "THE GODMOTHER OF ROCK & ROLL: SISTER ROSETTA THARPE"

WELCOME

READ EVERY SINGLE ONE

THIS IS MOSTLY WHAT I WRITE ABOUT

OH MY GOODNESS, MORE MUSIC, PHOTOS, AND VIDEOS

MY BIG AND LITTLE CAMERA PHOTOS OF ROCKSTARS

YES, INSTAGRAM TOO, WHERE I AM FAR MORE ACTIVE!

THERE IS VISUAL CONTENT HERE

PEOPLE LIKE LISTS

FREE MUSICS FROM PUREHONEY!

POPTHOMOLOGY/D.I. TOTALLY UNPAID CELEBRITY COMMENT CORNER!

LOOK AT THESE OTHER BLARGS

YOU CAN ALWAYS SUBSCRIBE BY EMAIL! COMES WITH GOLDEN PLATTER!

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