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Sister Rosetta Tharpe: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Rosie Etta Atkins
Born March 20, 1915 • Arkansas
Died October 9, 1973 (aged 58) • Philadelphia • Pennsylvania
Awards And Honors Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (2018)

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