Rock Me
Sister Rosetta Tharpe, 1938. Solo by Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
One of her first recordings, blending sacred lyrics with a secular, bluesy guitar feel that scandalised and thrilled listeners alike.
Rock Me by Sister Rosetta Tharpe is #6 in our ranking of the best Sister Rosetta Tharpe guitar solos. The solo is played by Sister Rosetta Tharpe and the song was released in 1938.
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Who played the guitar solo on Rock Me?
Sister Rosetta Tharpe played the solo on Sister Rosetta Tharpe's Rock Me (1938).
What guitar was used on the Rock Me solo?
A national triolian, according to widely reported accounts.