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Episode 5: Rosetta Tharpe and “This Train”

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs

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Darsy's Gospel Music

Gospel music as we know it, basically was invented by thomas darcy. Darcy wrote some of the most well known songs of all time. He created something that stands as great art without having to be patronized or given special consideration. Sister rosetta tharp was one of the great singers of her generation and one of thegreat guitar players of all time,. She was making music that was as modern and cutting edge as anything else made in the 19 thirties and forties.

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