# Rock Me guitar solo

> The guitar solo on Rock Me by Sister Rosetta Tharpe (1938) starts at about 1:00. Played on a National Triolian. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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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.

## In our lists

- [The Best Sister Rosetta Tharpe Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/sister-rosetta-tharpe-guitar-solos/) — #6
- [The Best Guitar Solos of 1938](https://greatestsolos.com/list/best-guitar-solos-1938/) — #2

## Sources

### 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.

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