THE BEST THING YOU CAN DO FOR YOURSELF TODAY IS WATCH "THE GODMOTHER OF ROCK & ROLL: SISTER ROSETTA THARPE"

Whatever else you are doing this Thursday...doesn't matta. Whatever day you might land on this page in the Future Of The World...doesn't matta. By taking an hour out of your 24 allotted to watch this fabulous BBC documentary, my fans of rock n' roll, you WIN. Sister Rosetta Tharpe, for those of you unfamiliar, was one of THE architects of rock music, a gospel singer of great power and heart, AND the most badass woman on the electric guitar you could ever imagine. She influenced The Influencers -- Dylan, Berry, Cash, Presley, and more -- and performed for crowds worldwide until her death in 1973. Tharpe is a delight to watch, because you know you are seeing the real deal, and joy just radiates from her.

Enjoy, and buy this excellent Sister Rosetta Tharpe biography as well!

"The Godmother of Rock & Roll: Sister Rosetta Tharpe," BBC Four, 2011