Hailing an Underappreciated Rock-and-Roll Legend

Watch Professor Gayle Wald speak on Fox News 8 about singer Sister Rosetta Tharpe, who inspired famous singers like Elvis Presley, Little Richard and Eric Clapton. Wald delves into Tharpe’s story and how rock and roll became largely appropriated by white male singers in her book “Shout, Sister, Shout!: The Untold Story of Rock-and-Roll Trailblazer Sister Rosetta Tharpe.” The book has since inspired a play, a documentary and widespread critical acclaim.